Surrender may be easier if boxed in and there is no way out. Even to the point of death, there will always be that one ember glowing red hot deep inside that will refuse to bow, give in or obey to any commands the Holy Spirit may express. The war with the flesh and Spirit continues throughout our entire life time.
Make no mistake. The flesh is no match to the Spirit of God though we feel the impulses of the flesh so strongly and the desires roar with heated desires.
Added to this conflict, is our own self efforts. I believe we fight ourselves as much as we attempt to fight the devil. Sadly, we often end up resisting the Spirit of God when He tries to rescue us from our own self-made snare!
We try to manage, cope or wiggle our way out of a struggle, but clearly not bending to the Lord's will. We end saying in essence, "I got this covered, God." or "I got this one card left in my pocket, if I play it just right.."
Pride is the cement that binds the flesh and the Enemy in an almost unbreakable mold. That's why only through submission to the Lord can true resistance work against the devil and the flesh (James 4:7).
True surrender is simple as breathing the words, "God, please help me." It's not so much a confessional but an ending point of our own doings and works to finally agree, "God, I'm done...it's got to be you all the way."
What comes with surrender? Humility. Humility to acknowledge God is sovereign and always in control. And that is not a fearful thing, but of great comfort and strength. Surrender becomes a delightful act!
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