The Art Of Submission

I know…I know…submission is not a popular subject. It’s actually considered archaic and completely frowned upon in this secular society. But what does God think about submission?

James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God.” Submit…the Greek word hupotasso means to subordinate; to be under obedience; to put under; subdue unto; be made subject; submit self unto.

Placing yourself completely under the authority of another isn’t a popular concept. We live in a world where we are gods unto ourselves. However, this is not God’s design.

Submit yourself to God. Give all of you to God…the good and the bad. Allow Him to use your good qualities. Also, allow Him to work on your bad ones. There’s such freedom in giving it all to God! It’s like being a little kid again…trusting God to take care of your every need. There’s peace in submission.

Also, submit yourself to God’s Word…the Bible. ALWAYS obey God’s Word…even when it’s hard to do. God can’t dessert you when you follow His ways. When we submit to God’s Word, we submit to a higher, more perfect way…something we could never achieve on our own. Read Isaiah 55:6-13.

Submit your future to God. Submit each day to God’s will…praying that He will have His way in you. Don’t live your life for selfish desires or to please others. Seek God’s plan and purpose. If you seek, you will find…that’s in the Bible, too (Matthew 7:7).

Secularists will tell you that submission will weaken you…but God says it will make you stronger than you could ever become of your own–1 Peter 5:6 ”Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up.”

The art of submission–no matter how unpopular, it’s an art I choose to master!