Would it surprise you to learn that God’s ultimate plan for your life might not be victory? You might say, “But victory has so many wonderful advantages. There is promotion, wealth, name recognition or even successful ministry.” I am sure you could include several qualities of your own to add to my list. What could be more important than victory?
God wants our surrender. Of course it is extremely significant to whom we surrender. Our surrender is never to the enemy; it’s always to Jehovah. Victory is easy to handle; yet surrender is where we struggle. The ability we possess to surrender to God determines whether or not we enjoy additional victories. Our humanity possesses potential of becoming so distracted by the thrill of victory that we never elevate our spirits to a place of total surrender before God.
Victory alone may win the battle, but it has the tendency of becoming more of a memory instead of a lifestyle. Surrendering to God is the lifestyle, and determines the outcome of the war. Victory or surrender; let’s always choose surrender. Victories will be the result!
God wants our surrender. Of course it is extremely significant to whom we surrender. Our surrender is never to the enemy; it’s always to Jehovah. Victory is easy to handle; yet surrender is where we struggle. The ability we possess to surrender to God determines whether or not we enjoy additional victories. Our humanity possesses potential of becoming so distracted by the thrill of victory that we never elevate our spirits to a place of total surrender before God.
Victory alone may win the battle, but it has the tendency of becoming more of a memory instead of a lifestyle. Surrendering to God is the lifestyle, and determines the outcome of the war. Victory or surrender; let’s always choose surrender. Victories will be the result!
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