Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Job 22:21 Eliphaz stated that Job had closed hand to those who were poor. He felt that Job did not listen to God's instructions which had brought about the destruction he was experiencing. Job is told to submit to... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 5:6 Humble Yourself
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:6 Peter starts out this final chapter of his letter telling the older people to not be a hard boss over the people. Then he tells the younger people to submit to the older people. Now he... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 5:7 Ultimate Submission
"During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission." Hebrews 5:7 When a person reads about Jesus in the Bible it can look like everything was easy... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:22 For The Wives
"Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord." Ephesians 5:22 Submission is the allowing the of one person to be the ruler of another person's life. It is putting one's own desires aside for the desires of someone else. Although many people do not like to submit to another person,... Continue Reading →
Luke 10:20 What To Rejoice In
"However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:20 The seventy-two that Jesus had sent out to prepare the way and preach the good news had returned. They were excited that the demonic spirits in the people had obeyed them. Jesus tells them... Continue Reading →
