Sometimes we sing “I Surrender All”, but we don’t. That’s a big mistake! A lie is a lie whether we say it or sing it. Since we are accountable to God for every word we speak, we best be honest. We often speak of our successes, but seldom consider our failures. It’s good to keep both in mind. Every Christian can think of something they have “given up”, but few can say they have “given all”. It is a fool’s game to pretend we have given all when we haven’t. We need to surrender all because those things we hang on to that should be surrendered limit what God can do in our life and deprives us of greater blessings. This story. related by “Powerpoint”, illustrates what I’m talking about:
In 1805, there was a naval battle between England and France that ended with Britain prevailing. Lord Nelson was the Admiral of the British fleet. So the French Admiral came aboard the English ship and stepped into the private quarters of Lord Nelson to surrender.
When he walked in to greet Lord Nelson, he extended his hands and began congratulating the admiral for a great battle. Lord Nelson stepped back two steps, refusing to take the hand of that French admiral, and said, “Sir, your sword first, and then your hand!”
Before the Lord Jesus Christ can extend to you His blessings for your life, before He can give you His hand of power, you must first surrender the sword by submitting yourself to Him. You have to completely disarm yourself, giving Him full control and allowing Him to have His way in your life.
Many Christians today surrender up to a point, but then there’s that last little idol they just have to have. Instead, let go of the things of the world, raising your hands to Christ and telling Him, “Yes, Jesus. I’m all yours!” When you do, you’ll find more blessings than you could’ve ever received from the treasures of the world.
