CLICKING HERE<\/a>. So here I\u2019m picking up where I left off with the HOW. I am a person that is open to learning. But I need to know HOW to do what you\u2019re suggesting. So here\u2019s my take on how we can submit ourselves to the Lordship of Christ.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Humble Crucifixion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>In order to submit, we have to acknowledge that our way isn\u2019t the only way. We have to acknowledge that we don\u2019t have all the answers. Our minds tend to think we know a lot and pretty much have it together.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nit does not submit to God\u2019s law, nor can it do so. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThose who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nRomans 8:7-8<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
But true humility knows and recognizes that we have nothing and are nothing apart from God. And as a Believer, my life is not my own anyway because I was bought at a price so I ought to just take up cross and follow Him. When we humble ourselves, He exalts us in due time. When we submit to one another, we demonstrate the love of Christ and He is glorified.<\/p>\n
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Consider The Source<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecognize the authority, HIS authority in your life. When you respect a person and consider them credible, you listen to them and take their advice. My former co-worker, Mrs. Delia, patiently, lovingly spoke into my life. I considered her credible as an authority on parenting as she had successfully raised several children. I knew her to be a credible source of information on marriage as she had navigated the highs and lows of married after having been wed to her beau for nearly 50 years. And I also listened as she shared the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her love for the Lord was evident in her love, patience and compassion for others, including myself. She truly modeled Christ\u2019s love and when I was ready to taste and see, it was she who walked Roman\u2019s Road with me. She indeed was a credible source to whom I listened and acted on her advice.<\/p>\n
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Consider your standing with Jesus and His track record. A ruler divine from the beginning of time. All knowing, all-powerful and everywhere all at the same time. He kept you from disease when you were promiscuous. He kept you from hurting yourself or others when you thought you could take no more. He kept you alive when you were driving in unsafe conditions. He answered your prayers for salvation, healing, provision and protection.<\/p>\n
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I would say He\u2019s more than credible.<\/p>\n
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Have Ears To Hear<\/strong><\/h4>\nSince we\u2019ve already established that we don\u2019t know everything, we don\u2019t have all the answer and there is ONE who is credible that does, let us hear what He has to say. Hearing from God requires us to be still, minimizing internal and external distractions.<\/p>\n
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Be Quick To Obey<\/strong><\/h4>\nI tell my children, \u201cDelayed obedience is disobedience. Slow Obey = No Obey.\u201d Then the Lord gently reminded me that I had to take my own words to heart. As a journalism student I was taught to always gather the 5 W\u2019s & the H. And I try to execute that same strategy with God\u2026It doesn\u2019t work that way friends.<\/p>\n
We are not only to be hearers but doers of the Word. And that doesn\u2019t mean DO only after you have all the answers. Besides, you\u2019ll never have all the info upfront so get to moving. When you plan a vacation a year or more in advance, do you have every bit of information upfront? Do you know the exact weather forecast for the second day of your trip? Do you know exactly what you\u2019ll eat on the 4th<\/sup> day? Do you know who will fly your airplane? NO! But you book your flight, your hotel, and your ground transportation and may even buy new clothes not knowing exactly what\u2019s to come. So why do we demand so many answers from our Heavenly Father who knows all, sees all and loves us with an ALL-consuming love? Mmm\u2026<\/p>\nLet\u2019s learn to trust and obey friends. Here\u2019s a little nugget on obedience.<\/p>\n
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