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SUBMISSION IS NOT A DIRTY WORD

Before you sneer. lend me your ear and a few brain cells. All growth begins with and is accomplished through submission. You would not be here if the egg had not yielded to the sperm. You will not be there. if you do not submit to God. Great men submit. There would be no redemption if Christ had not submitted to his father's plan. The great men of faith mentioned in the scriptures yielded to those in authority over them. Great politicians (in the sense of famous) played by the party's rules in order to reach their stature. Great athletes would never get their gold medals if they did not submit to the rules. The earth would be utter chaos if people refused to submit to the laws of the land. A child would never learn enough to survive if they refused to yield to their parents. teachings. Nothing of any consequence physically or spiritually will ever be built or attained without a willingness to "submit one to another.. It is a vital truth which must be embraced if one is to be powerful.

There is strength is yielding. This potent principle is brought to you courtesy of Our Manufacturer. Strength in yielding. This no doubt sounds ludicrous to the weak: meaning immature and likely to remain so. This is somewhat comparable to the ignorant who, think they are wise verses the wise who are aware of their ignorance. An unyielding person thinks he or she is strong often by their adamant refusal to bend. Too obtuse to realize that their small hard heart readily identifies them as "Nano Man." A nano being one of the smallest particle in the universe. A parent might want to go to a movie. Their three year old child prefers a pony ride. Though stronger in power and authority, the loving parent will at times yield to the child's request. The child or childlike person will not recognize the largess of his superior's concession. (superior chronologically not potentially) In fact the child might wrongfully view this gesture as weak. when in reality it was a magnanimous thing to do.

I could go on with many more illustrations. But a word to the wise is sufficient. and a word to the fool is a waste. An unsubmissive spirit will never see the strength and beauty of submission. They might even have to deal with their pride which like old gum, if chewed on too long is hard to swallow. Before you can swallow a meaty concept like submission. you should first conquer its predecessor. To quote an old sage shepherd. "There is more happiness in giving than receiving." , or it is more blessed to give than receive. Once that is inculcated you are ready to understand this: It is more blessed to give in than to get your own way. This is sure to confound those who have never experienced it due to their hard heartedness which they mistake for inner strength. It feels good to get your way. It feels better to give up your way. By the way submission in no way is connected to equality .It in no way diminishes. A man or woman is diminutive due to defiance of this higher level thinking. It is backed up by another lofty law: He who humbles himself will be exalted, and he who exhales himself will be humbled. It is the forerunner of obedience. which is one of the outward manifestations of love. His love to be precise.

Lastly. one might think one a fool to submit to someone weaker than yourself. That would include weakness in any arena: intellectually. physically. or spiritually; especially for you women who think you are Samson and your husband Duh lila! One paragon should suffice. His name was J.C. (I use initials to protect the ignorant) Though he lived long ago, his example is timeless. For the sake of HisStory let's say he was for all intents and purposes perfect. He could outshine all others. His intellect: comparable to no one, His spiritual discernment: sharper than a two-edged sword. His physical prowess: dynamic. and His inner strength: practically miraculously Yet throughout his whole life he submitted to inferiors; up to and including the moment of his death.

He not only submitted to his one and only superior. but to many who couldn't hold a candle to him. He submitted to a dysfunctional family.  (According to my definition all families since the Fall have been dysfunctional.) He submitted to his disciples. Obviously Judas on that fatal night, but also Peter. Observe this dialogue: Jesus: "Peter. do you love (agape) me?