REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION

SOLEMN WHISPER DEVOTIONAL

Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION

(Heb 5:8, Phil 2:3-8)

MEMORY VERSE: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2:8 KJV)

A newborn in the hands of the midwife cries innocently. At that moment, the baby doesn't choose who carries him/her as long as he/she is properly handled. A few times, some of us might have had the experience of trying to teach a little child (say age 6-10) something different from what was taught in school? S/he will boldly tell you "that's not what my teacher taught me". Even if his teacher was wrong, his/her sense of submission is dedicated to the teacher's authority.

With no intention to compare our lord Jesus Christ to a this little child, the events in Matthew chapter 4 are similar. Jesus, who had submitted his will to His Father, held his ground against Satan when he tried to change His stance.

Submission is the act of yielding or giving way to something. As children of God, submission involves focusing on God while shutting ourselves out of other ungodly alternatives. It is made of elements of trust, obedience and surrender. It is these elements that develop into strong convictions in us. Jesus, throughout His ministry, never really did anything of his own accord. He often asked the father to glorify himself through the son. Jesus trusted, obeyed and surrendered his life.

We also are called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus; to present out body as a living sacrifice worthy and acceptable for the will of God. Like the newborn baby in the hands of an experienced midwife, God knows exactly how to handle us if only we will stay in submission to His will.

Prayer: Lord, help me to trust, obey and surrender to your will so that deeper conviction of You may be birthed in me. In Jesus name we pray.

Amen.

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Muyiwa Felix