SUBMISSION:
THE HIGHEST
LEVEL OF FAITH
SUBMISSION
DANIEL 3:4-25
ACTS 21:10-14
PLEASE READ ALONG IN
YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE
SUBMISSION
In the Biblical context…
SUBMISSION
includes
willing obedience
SUBMISSION
Some believers never reach a level
of spiritual maturity to understand
the freedom found in full surrender
to God’s plan.
An “accusing WHY” produces anger,
self-pity and loss of joy.
SUBMISSION
Resisting the plan/purposes of God,
which are given in His Word or by
circumstantial events indicates a
lack of faith.
It is saying, I know better than
God knows what is best for
my life.
SUBMISSION
TRUST IS THE HIGHEST
EXPRESSION OF FAITH,
FOR WITH IT COMES A
WILLING SUBMISSION
TO THE LORDSHIP OF
JESUS CHRIST.
SUBMISSION
DIFFICULT/UNPLEASANT
CIRCUMSTANCES
1. Do not indicate a lack of faith or
being outside of God’s will
a.
b.
c.
d.
Natural disasters
National conflict
Normal struggles of life
Resistance against our faith
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DIFFICULT/UNPLEASANT
CIRCUMSTANCES
2. God knows your limits
1. Physical
2. Emotional
SUBMISSION
SACRIFICE OF PERSONAL
AMBITIONS/DESIRES
1. Life is very temporary
2. Earthly gain will perish
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SACRIFICE OF PERSONAL
AMBITIONS/DESIRES
3. Sacrifice for Christ is really no
sacrifice
You will never be content so long as you
consider “sacrifice” for the sake of
Christ as a sacrifice.
SUBMISSION
THE LEVEL OF OUR COMMITMENT
(SUBMISSION) IS NOT MEASURED
BY THE THINGS WE ARE WILLING
TO SURRENDER—
RATHER BY THE THINGS THAT WE
ARE NOT WILLING TO SURRENDER
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I. GOD IS IN CONTROL
A. He is Omniscient, as well as
Omnipotent and Omnipresent
B. His foreknowledge allows God
to know the beginning—end
C. Time is of no essence to God
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I. GOD IS IN CONTROL
MANY CONCERNS RELATING TO
FAITH COME FROM A LACK OF
UNDERSTANDING/ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
IN HUMAN AFFAIRS
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II. GOD HAS THE PERFECT PLAN
A. Some things are revealed
1. God’s love for man
2. Plan of redemption in
Christ
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II. GOD HAS THE PERFECT PLAN
B. Not everything is fully
revealed
1. His strategic plan for His
individual children
2. His specific purpose for
individual circumstances
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II. GOD HAS THE PERFECT PLAN
THE WALK OF FAITH NEVER
BECOMES A WALK OF SIGHT
FOR THE CHILD OF GOD!
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III. GOD DESERVES HIS
CHILDREN’S COMPELTE
TRUST
A. His Word has never failed
B. He is concerned about both
present—future
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III. GOD DESERVES HIS
CHILDREN’S COMPELTE
TRUST
C. His Plan is perfect
D. His Plan is right/best
for each person
SUBMISSION
CONCLUSION:
YOUR LIFE IS IMPORTANT TO
GOD—
HE LOVES YOU AS MUCH AS HE
LOVES ANY OTHER PERSON
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CONCLUSION:
IF YOU SUBMIT IN FAITH TO
YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER—
LIFE WILL TAKE ON A NEW
MEANING!
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CONCLUSION:
RELEASE EVERYTHING TO HIS
CONTROL/CARE—
TRUST THE OUTCOME TO HIM!
THIS IS THE HIGHEST
EXPRESSION OF FAITH!