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Passion 2012 (Post #2 - Surrender)

We raise our white flags. We surrender all to you. All for you.
We raise our white flags. The war is over. Love has come.

Love has won.
#2. Surrender

The lyrics above are from a song that was our anthem at Passion 2012 this year, and I was absolutely wrecked by the message it portrays. Think of it: surrender. The dictionary defines surrendering as yielding something to the possession or power of another or to give oneself up to some influence, course, or emotion. Ask the world, and surrender is a synonym for weakness. Over history the white flag has represented defeat.

But, do you know what's awesome? Our God is bigger than history, and He can redefine anything. As Christ followers, we raise our white flags not for loss, but for gain. When we give up ourselves for Him, we are strengthened. We raise a white flag of freedom and victory. I love knowing that even in something as simple as a white flag representing surrender, we are so opposite the world.

It's so important to truly believe that, however. In the first session of Passion 2012, Louie Giglio stated that "life only works when He is everything and we are completely surrendered to Him." What a truth that is. To receive the power and full extent of the blessed life the Lord wants to give us, we have to fully surrender to Him. It was for the first time this week that I really felt the freedom of surrender, and that peace is something I want for every person. John Piper said "the more satisfied in Jesus you are, the more free you are." Seek satisfaction in the Lord. Focus on His promises. Savor your time with Him. Surrender your life.

What do you need to do to fall more in love with God? What do you need to give up to surrender your life? Why are you afraid?


We lift the cross. Lift it high, lift it high.


P.S. You may want to go ahead and order the Digital All Access Pass from Passion...you'll get the worship CD among other awesome things, and I promise you....IT WILL BE WORTH IT!
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