There is a belief among the present day Evangelicals that for "one to be born again" they must "accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior." Really? Just where in the Bible are the words "accept and personal" found? Today I would like you to invision another word, "surrender." I would suggest that for "one to be born again" they must surrender themselves to Jesus Christ and confess that He is in fact their Lord and Savior.
Surrender for many implies an inherent weakness, giving up or giving in. Many of us find the word offensive, but I challenge you today to look at in another context. Surrender to me means that I'm willing to be open to another thought and/or idea. I'm willing to look at my life in a different way than before; surrender means strength not weakness, for when I surrender to Christ I'm empowered with the Holy Spirit and by the power of the Holy Spirit I am able to confess Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
Just as Christ died on the cross and surrendered His life for ours. Make the decision that today you will surrender yourself, your agenda and your life to Christ; and He will inturn fill you with the power of the Holy Spirit, changing your life forever. Surrender to the risen Christ - Amen.
