Becoming True Disciples of God:
Surrendering to His Will: Week 1
Scripture(s):
"Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." — Matthew 16:24 (NKJV)
“Lord, who am I to have you come into my house? I understand your authority, for I too am a man who walks under authority and have authority over soldiers who serve under me. I can tell one to go and he’ll go, and another to come and he’ll come..." — Matthew 8:9 (TPT)
"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek," — Romans 1:16 (AMPC)
"Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One. For every soldier called to active duty must divorce himself from the distractions of this world so that he may fully satisfy the one who chose him." — 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (TPT)
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." — James 4:7 (KJV)
Reflection:
The first step in becoming a disciple is surrender. This means laying down our will, desires, and ambitions to take up the cross of Christ. Surrender isn’t a one-time event but a daily decision to align ourselves with God's purpose. Like a soldier, we come into alignment with our commanding officer, our Savior, who leads us on a path of righteousness. We surrender not because of fear but out of love for the One who gave everything for us.
💡Pray and ask God to show you areas where you have not fully surrendered to His will.
Write down what He reveals and commit to giving those areas to Him.
#SurrenderToGod #TakeUpYourCross #TrueDisciples #KingdomLiving #KingdomOfGod
____________
Discover a Deeper Connection with God!
Unlock your spiritual journey with our Kingdom of God Journal! This journal is perfect for capturing divine revelations, prayers, and more. Let's take time to fellowship with God, receiving His guidance to deepen our faith. In doing so, we display our commitment to Him, and through our actions, His guidance will help establish the Kingdom of God on Earth.
Shop now and experience the presence of God like never before...
https://www.TRINITYFlag.com/products/the-kingdom-of-God-journal/
The Kingdom of God Flag Company, LLC _ TRINITY® Flag; “Not just a Christian flag, but The Kingdom Flag!”