“Surrender” is a word that often has a negative connotation. But when it comes to our Christian faith, surrender is absolutely necessary. As Christians, we surrender our ways for God's ways.
In this series, we’ll be looking at stories of significant figures in the Bible. We'll learn about people who chose to surrender to God and the rewards they reaped by doing so. We will look at the surprising truth that we often have to surrender in order to succeed. And, as it turns out, God takes full responsibility for a life completely surrendered to him.
This week, we will be looking at the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, Verses 17-31. Read through that passage. Do you identify with the rich man? In what ways does this help you understand what it means to surrender to God?