What practical steps can we take to submit to Jesus' authority daily? Mark 5:6—A Picture of Surrender “When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.” • He saw. He ran. He knelt. Three movements that model daily submission. • Even a man bound by demons recognized absolute authority and responded without delay. Step 1: See Him First • Begin every morning in the Word; open the eyes of your heart before opening your phone. • Psalm 5:3—“In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice.” Seeing Him early sets the tone for obedience all day. Step 2: Run Toward, Not Away • Consciously turn to Christ with every need, temptation, or decision. • Hebrews 4:16—“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” Running to Jesus displaces fear and self-reliance. Step 3: Fall on Your Knees—Yield the Will • Physical posture can train the heart. Kneel, lift hands, bow the head—reminders that He is Lord and we are not. • Luke 9:23—“He must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” Denial of self is an act of worship, not deprivation. Step 4: Offer the Whole Day as Worship • Romans 12:1—“Offer your bodies as living sacrifices.” Hand Him your schedule, relationships, and desires before you step out the door. • Pray through your calendar item by item, acknowledging His ownership. Step 5: Obey Immediately and Completely • Partial or delayed obedience questions His authority. • James 4:7—“Submit yourselves therefore to God.” Resist sin instantly; don’t negotiate with it. Step 6: Keep His Name on Every Task • Colossians 3:17—“Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Attach His name to emails, chores, conversations—would He sign off on them? Step 7: Remain Connected to the Vine • John 15:5—“Apart from Me you can do nothing.” Schedule short “abide breaks”—two-minute pauses to thank Him, seek wisdom, or repent. Step 8: Walk with Submitting Friends • Hebrews 10:24-25 urges mutual encouragement. Share victories and failures; invite correction. Iron sharpens iron into obedient disciples. Step 9: End the Day the Same Way It Began • Review: Where did you see His authority displayed? Where did you resist? • Psalm 139:23-24—“Search me, O God… and lead me in the everlasting way.” Repent, rejoice, rest. Daily Submission in One Sentence See Him, run to Him, kneel before Him—then stay close all day long, letting every thought, word, and deed echo, “Jesus is Lord.” |
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