1 Peter 5:6 (Amplified Bible)
Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,
If the question came up what is submission, what would you say?
Here is what Websters dictionary says: the condition of being submissive, humble, or compliant
an act of submitting to the authority or control of another. Submission is made up of two words. Sub and then mission. Sub which means to be under and mission is a preestablished and often self-imposed objective or purpose. Whenever one submits - it is to come under the mission of the authority. Sub-Mission
So, here are 4 common reasons why people do not submit.
1. They have their own agenda: When you become apart of an organization (i.e. a church or a company) there is an established vision, mission, set patterns, order and culture. As an employee to that organization, a member of your church, a partner in a group, submission to leadership is key. We are to come under that and run with it. Habakkuk 2:2 write the vision down and make it plain. Sometimes, people don't like the respective "order", they want to be the head or incharge and the reality is anything with two heads is a freak. (abnormally formed) Sometimes, people have their own agenda and don't realize that they are out of their measure of rule.
2. They have been hurt before and so place up bounderies of submission. This is probably why most people do not submit. They get hurt from other churches, businesses, co-workers, bosses and other activities. They bring that baggage into the next place. Really they bring that trash into the next place and we all know that trash that is not taken out stinks. When they are shown the order/culture of the organization or house, they reject it, because inside they have not "taken out the trash". They hold onto the trash, saying to themselves, I will NEVER allow this to happen to me again. I will not be taken advantage of, I'm doing this MY way. Really they are declaring they will be unsubmissive. Thus creating a spiritual mutiny to their life. I encourage if you are hurt, allow God to heal you, learn from it, but be plyable, teachable, and then you will be able to stay available.
3. Commitment issues. Every one wants to be apart of a winning team. Many times we don't commit because if it does not work; we do not want to have be associated with them/it. That is why people live together instead of getting married with the "just in case clause". That is why people are always trying to look out for the best in their life. Yes success is intentional, but the bible states unless the Lord builds the house- they that labor labor in vain. I encourage you to put your trust in God sync up with the vision you are currently under.
4. Don't know who they are: Who you are verses, what you do are two totally different things. What you do is not who you are. Who you are is who God has called you to be. He has called you to be victorious. He has made you a champion. You are more than a conqueror. One's financial status, social status, and physical status does not define who you are. Many people will not submit because they do not know who they are and they look at whey they have accomplished or have yet to accomplish. They fail to see we are managers of our life and He is the owner. I encourage you, if you have not submitted because of what you have or don't have, remember that Christ paid for it all and He is the reason for life.
If any of these fit you, I encourage you to allow God to eradicate the area that would not allow you to submit to His will and to do His will, His way. He has never failed, and His stock never go down.
Your better than that and greatness lies within you and whatever has tried to hold you back from reaching your full potential. Submit to God's will, way, and wisdom and see good success in your life.
2010 I AM IN
God Bless,
Pastor Mark
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