SUBMISSION

Appearances are deceptive. Therefore do not judge by appearances. Just like a chameleon, appearances can change depending on the context. This is part of the human dilemma. One wants to project a genuine picture but defences keep the real you hidden. When you become transparent then you become vulnerable. Yet in the Spirit you can be transparent and vulnerable and still stand. You are no more in charge but God is in charge. This is a process and it is a journey of death to self that enables the Spirit to come forth through you. Many want a quick fix but in Christ there is no quick fix. Your journey is for eternity and time is not a factor. Some get through faster then others only because they are ready to die faster. Those who have accumulated a wealth of resources and are independent of God will find the letting go harder. God is at work in them. It is better to surrender then to allow God to send crises to bend you to submission. Submission is easy when the will is willing to bend to the Spirit. Ultimately God has allowed you to decide which way you want to go. God is patient but He will not force submission. Submission must be willingly done otherwise it is not true submission. It is the submission of the heart and not the head that counts. God is always after your heart because this is what really matters. Many withhold a heart commitment although they think they are committed to His cause. Lord help me to surrender all to you.