Sermon By Thulane: Total Surrender to the Things of God Builds a Strong Mindset of a Believer
Beloved congregation, tonight we gather to reflect on the profound lessons taught in the Book of Job, particularly focusing on Job 1:21-22:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.
As we explore the theme of “Total Surrender to the Things of God,” let us understand how this mindset cultivates strength in our faith.
The Calamity of Job
In this chapter alone, Job faced calamities that many of us would find unbearable. He lost his livestock, his servants, and most painfully, his children. Yet, instead of yielding to despair or venting his pain to the world, Job took a different path.
The Bible tells us in verse 20 that he “arose and tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell on the ground and worshiped.” He offered worship to God not because he was unscathed but because he had a strong mindset—in recognizing the greatness of God despite his suffering.
Understanding Job’s Words
Consider the weight of his declaration: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return.” What kind of person speaks this way after experiencing such profound loss? Only someone deeply rooted in faith can proclaim such truth amidst their trials.
Job understood that God’s grace precedes our obedience. He recognized that God’s grace begins where human capability ends. Therefore, instead of lamenting his loss, Job chose to worship, embodying a surrender that recognizes our ultimate dependency on God.
Respect in Loss
In Job’s heart, he grasped the essence of God’s workings. He stated, “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away.” Despite losing everything, his reverence towards God remained intact. Why? Because Job understood, as James wrote in James 1:17, that “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”
This truth contrasts sharply with Job’s wife’s despair, who insisted that he curse God and die. In that moment, Job displayed remarkable integrity, rooted in the understanding that life consists of both blessings and struggles. He knew that to follow God meant to embrace all experiences—both good and bad.
A Call to Modern Believers
Now, dear believers, let us bring this to our present-day lives. How often do we, like Job’s wife, succumb to bitterness and doubt during our trials? How many times have we turned away from God in moments of hardship? Many of us have cursed or blasphemed God’s name because of the challenges in our own lives.
Yet, Job’s response is a beacon for us. He said to his wife, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” Here, Job teaches us resilience.
Finally
As we reflect upon Job’s life, we must ask ourselves: Are we willing to surrender fully to God, even when life becomes difficult? Total surrender builds a strong mindset—a faith that recognizes God’s sovereignty over every circumstance.
Beloved, let us emulate Job’s unwavering trust in God. In every season—whether in moments of joy or trials—let us bless His name. Let us cultivate a mindset that accepts God’s plan, knowing that in our surrender, we find strength, grace, and the assurance of His divine purpose.
Thank you for allowing me to share the Word of God with you tonight. Amen.
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