Submit

Submit yourselves therefore to God (James 4:7a).

Submission is hard for us. Ever since the fall of Adam, which unleashed sin into the world and gave people an inherent sinful nature, we have wanted to be in control. The world teaches us that we'd better take care of number one, a selfish attitude that doesn't help.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6).

However, without submitting to some kind of authority, chaos prevails, anarchy takes over, and no one is safe. The best thing a Christian can do is submit totally to God. We know we can trust Him; He knows everything, which we don't. Submitting to Christ doesn't mean subservience but freedom. It's liberating to let someone manage our lives who knows what He's doing.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Becoming God's servants and serving others brings a level of satisfaction and contentment that nothing else can. Being directed by God and in His will is a wonderful feeling. As Warren Wiersbe writes in his book, 10 Power Principles of Christian Service, " . . . obeying God's will and serving God's people is one of the highest honors possible in this life." Give everything to God today.

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