Life could be much more interesting than it is, if we would yield the Master’s call and allow God to chart a course and direct our steps. It is well documented in Biblical history that those who had surrendered control to God lived more prosperous and meaningful lives than those who did not. Even so, most of us scoff at the idea, because we like to take all the glory for our achievements. We are like the leader of the pride—the thought of giving up control or sharing power makes us nervous.
So, even after we have confessed our sins and promised to follow Jesus, we still hesitate to give Him total control. It is only when our backs are up against a wall that we entertain any idea to give up control, but only temporary. Therefore, as soon as we have crossed the Red sea or the Jordan, or survive the storm we are back to business as usual—rebellious and disobedient..
Giving God control of your life means you are part of a team. God now becomes team leader and director; you become a follower. Unfortunately, this is where the problem begins. Most people do not see themselves as followers. They think it is demeaning. In one of the most tightly contested presidential primary, a Journalist suggested that one of the candidates settle for running mate. The candidate replied with this: “You will never see me running for vice president”.
My friends, you can rest assure; there is nothing demeaning about following God and surrender total control to Him. The prophets and the Patriarchs and the apostles did, and after more than 2000 years we are still talking about them.
Still, like it or not, God is already in charge, but He refuses to act until you ask Him to. The Psalmist David in one of his dialogues writes the following: “O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusted in him”– Psalm 34:8.
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Thank you my friend for this awesome message. May the Lord continue to bless you as you stand your ground and do his will.
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Very well said. If all of us were in submission to the Lord as we should be…. what a different world this would be! Many of the sin issues of this world are not simply due to the lost in this world but also due to believer’s who are not living according to the Lord’s desires for their lives. Lord bless you Noel.
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I could not have agreed with you more, Rob. In Ephesians 4:1, the apostle Paul writes the following: “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1)..
Thanks so much for your comment, my friend. God blesses.
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