Many times the word submission gets a bad rap even causing some to cringe but, it’s really all in the way that you view the word. The Merriam Webster Online Dictionary’s definition of submission is “accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.” When we submit our lives to the Lord then we realize that there is always a positive outcome. Let’s look at three reasons why submission is not a dirty word.
God Is Pleased
The Lord is always pleased when we choose to do things His way. In fact His word even says, “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land (Isa 1:19 KJV). He promises us the reward of enjoying the good things in life” When we choose to do things our way without considering Him, pride, and rebellion are at play.
Trust Is Cultivated
Trust is developed when we realize how much our Heavenly Father truly loves us. Knowing that He will always lead us in the right direction makes it much easier to submit to Him. He always wants what’s best for us. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jer 29:11 NIV).
New Discoveries Are Made
Learning to submit to God is like a journey, a faith adventure if you will. As you submit to Him, He will begin to show you things that you have never experienced before which can bring greater fellowship with Him, more revelation, and can prove to be quite exciting. “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place” (2Cor 2:14 NASB).
The bottom line is that when we submit our lives to God we show Him that we are humble, teachable, willing to leave pride at the foot of the cross and totally follow Him. We are willing to take upon us His way of living in exchange for doing things our way. Let’s purpose in our heart to submit every area of our lives to the Lord. There is great reward in doing so. 2Cor 2:14 NASB
Reflections
- Are there any areas in your life that you have not submitted to the Lord?
- What can you do to make sure that you are doing things God’s way even in the small things?
God Bless,
Minister Kimberly L. Smith
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