RESPOND | Surrender (Ep 7)

We are to respond to the gospel through obedient surrender. This does not come naturally to us, since in the garden mankind chose their own will over God’s. We chose disobedience for the sake of our own desires. We chose not to trust, not to surrender. However, true salvation, true freedom can only be found in obedience, in surrender of our will to His, only this leads to the life that is truly life. 

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SHOW NOTES

 

Scriptures:

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9)

 

“...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

 

“And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39)

 

“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’” (Matthew 16:24)

 

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

 

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3)

 

“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance…” (1 Peter 1:14)

 

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)

 

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

 

“I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.” (Psalm 119:60)

 

Quotes:

“The man or woman who is wholly or joyously surrendered to Christ can't make a wrong choice - any choice will be the right one.” (A.W. Tozer)