I love how God can put words together that is usually looked at as contradicting or viewed as opposites, and making it into something beautiful. God has this special thing he likes to do in transforming something old, which was misunderstood, into something new, where he reveals truth. How can there be joy in submitting? What is fun about submitting? Aren’t you putting yourself in bondage or slavery? Where is your “freedom”? Why do I need to submit? Who are they that I need to submit myself to them? These are the deceptions that the enemy tricks us in thinking submitting is evil and not freeing.
I am here to tell you that there is joy in submitting and it is actually freeing. Submitting to authority is not so dreadful but liberating. Submitting to authority is not about agreeing with the person and calling that submitting, it is while you are not in agreement you submit to their authority and leadership. When you are submitting you are honoring the call and anointing on that leader or authority figure’s life. Through this you can receive the blessing and benefits of this person or persons in your life.
They are responsible for you. I am so grateful for the authority figures and leaders that God has placed in my life to watch over me and guide me. I am truly blessed to have the privilege of serving under the leadership of my local church. There is something powerful when the authority figures and leaders in your life give you the blessing to use your gifts and talents. There is something especially beautiful when God speaks to those people and lets them know how much He loves you and then they demonstrate that love and grace to you.
One of the most powerful and beautiful things I have heard said to me that I will forever cherish in my heart, is when my Dad said “ Now you are a man…” and he went on to encourage me and send me out into the world. Wow, the power, freedom, courage and boldness that filled my heart was overwhelming. The man that was the authority over my life, the man who raised me and guided me, saw that I was fit and ready for the real world. He blessed me and anointed me in being a man. It was official when my Dad had blessed me into manhood. Only now I can confidently call myself a man. Because the man in my life saw that I ready.
Who are the authority figures and leaders in your life? Who are you honoring? Who are you allowing God to use to love you, guide you and bless you? Don’t miss out on this blessing and joy of submitting to authority and leadership. Your pride is not worth it. Allow God to pour out his love and the many blessings from the people he is eager to place over your life.
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