Brave Surrender

Have you ever pondered the true significance of completely surrendering everything? It's one thing to label yourself as a believer, but have you truly relinquished everything? Numerous individuals claim to be believers, yet they are unwilling to release their desires. They still yearn for worldly experiences while holding onto their beliefs. Do you grasp the genuine essence of giving your all?

Revelation 5:2-7 read thus, I witnessed a powerful angel making a loud declaration, asking, 'Who possesses the worthiness to break the seals and unveil the scroll?' However, neither in heaven, nor on earth, nor beneath the earth, was there anyone capable of opening the scroll or even glimpsing its contents. My sorrow overwhelmed me, and tears streamed down my face, for no one deserving was found to unlock the scroll or explore its contents. Then one of the elders reassured me, saying, 'Do not weep! Behold, the triumphant Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has emerged. He possesses the ability to open the scroll and its seven seals.' Subsequently, I beheld a Lamb, appearing as though it had been sacrificed, positioned at the center of the throne, surrounded by the four living creatures and the elders. This Lamb possessed seven horns and seven eyes, which symbolize the seven spirits of God dispersed throughout the entire earth. The Lamb approached and retrieved the scroll from the right hand of the one seated on the throne.

When it appeared that there was no one prepared to save you and me from sin, He arose and renewed all the hope that had been lost. So, what was the reaction to this remarkable act of surrender?

In Revelation 5:8-14, after receiving the scroll, the Lamb was approached by the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders, who prostrated themselves before him. Each of them held a harp and golden bowls filled with incense, representing the prayers of God's people. They sang a new song, declaring his worthiness to unseal the scroll. The reason being that he was sacrificed and through his blood, he redeemed individuals from every tribe, language, people, and nation, forming them into a kingdom of priests to serve God. These redeemed ones will reign on the earth. Then, I witnessed a multitude of angels numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne, the living creatures, and the elders, raising their voices in unison, proclaiming the Lamb's worthiness to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise. Furthermore, I heard every being in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and in the sea, along with everything in them, praising and honoring the One who sits on the throne and the Lamb, bestowing glory, power, and eternal praise upon them. The four living creatures responded with "Amen," and the elders once again fell down in worship.

The profound significance of willingly offering everything was evident in the response to this remarkable act of surrender. In Matthew 26:42, Jesus went away and prayed for the second time, expressing, "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done." Even in the most challenging moments, Jesus never held back, demonstrating a truly remarkable act of surrender. Giving everything stems from a heart that is ready and willing. Have you made or are you making numerous wrong decisions? Jesus bore the consequences for those decisions and fully paid the price, ensuring that you would not have to spend the remainder of your life in darkness but could experience true freedom.

Your decision, His punishment.

Your wants, His death.

Everything about you brought about His condemnation.

His love gave you redemption

His sacrifice gave you eternal hope.

His decision gave you rest.

His last breath on the cross gave you life.

This is Brave Surrender!

What will your reaction be to the One who took your position, when the Son willingly offered himself and the Father released the Son for the purpose of redeeming souls (John 3:16)?

Inspired by God, written by His instrument

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Reference:

The Holy Bible

Brave Surrender (music by Kim Walker-Smith)

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