ABSOLUTE SURRENDER

Absolute surrender… a phrase that has moved me since I read it from Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost For His Highest.”

In a time when we question everything, this phrase may not necessarily be a welcome phrase in many people’s vocabulary.

One word can define why this can happen – TRUST.

… trust in Someone you know won’t fail.
… trust in Someone you are sure desires the best for you.
… trust in Someone you are convinced that He knows the end from the beginning…

When Jesus called His first disciples to an adventure for the next three years He’ll be in ministry, this is what He said, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)

The Bible didn’t say that the disciples thought about it first.  Neither did it say that they asked what it meant to be fishers of men (though I am pretty sure it crossed their minds).  Neither did they ask for assurance – ie, what’s the package, the benefits and the perks.

Matthew 4:20 tells us “AT ONCE they left their nets and followed Him.”

Absolute surrender.

Absolutely amazing…



4 responses to “ABSOLUTE SURRENDER”

  1. […] Read more. . . Paolo Punzalan is the Kids Pastor of Victory Fort Bonifacio. He’s a husband to Jennifer and a father to children, Nathan, Janina, Ryan, and Joaquin. He maintains a website where he regularly writes his thoughts. Check out paolopunzalan.com […]

  2. Katrina Valencia Avatar
    Katrina Valencia

    Hi Pastor Paolo,

    I was one of the few individuals who went in front durinf the 7PM service last Sunday. I feel moved and blessed because of what I did and your words of wisdom really inspired me.

    Thank you.

    Katrina

  3. @katrina: i pray that this week will be a good one for you. keep looking up and stay connected to Jesus, the true vine. let us know if there’s anything we can pray for you about or how we can serve you in any way in your walk with Christ.

  4. hi pastor paolo! i’ve been reading and receiving mat4:20 often before the year started and kept asking what it meant. now it makes sense after reading your article here. thank you for allowing god to use you in this area…absolute surrender.wow!thank you.thank you

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