Surrender Is the Beginning

by | Mar 31, 2026

Surrender is not an action we visit occasionally—it is the attitude that keeps us aligned, joined, and alive in God. Living for Jesus is not behavior modification; it is a posture of the heart. Faith does not begin where things make sense—it begins where we yield. Faith begins with surrender.

We are invited by the Holy Spirit to walk with Him patiently and obedient—not when it is convenient or understandable, but simply because He has spoken. This is the life of faith: trusting beyond understanding and obeying beyond comfort.

Our lives speak before our words ever do. When our lives reflect Christ, our words carry authority. When it does not, even truth sounds empty. True influence is not rooted in knowledge, position, or gifting—it flows from a surrendered life. A life that listens before speaking, obeys without hesitation, and yields without reservation becomes a vessel through which God is revealed. Where God is truly reverenced, His presence is made manifest.

Previous Posts

Restoring Christ’s Lordship in Our Hearts

We can all agree that our devotion to Jesus is never the distraction. Our covenant of wholehearted devotion to Him in our singleness, our marriage covenant with both Christ and our spouse, and His commission to go, baptize, and make disciples are the very priorities...

Growing in Our Love for Jesus

The fear of the Lord has become one of the most neglected truths among the Christian community, small groups, and Bible schools. Why? Could the absence of this foundational truth be one of the primary reasons so many believers struggle to remain passionately devoted...

“In The Name of Jesus” Revealed

Salvation is ultimately about the revelation of Jesus Christ. Throughout Scripture, God progressively reveals Himself, His name, His nature, His authority, and His purpose for humanity. The fullness of that revelation is found in Jesus Christ.The biblical concept of...