Jesus, Take The Wheel

Surrender is a scary word, isn’t it? It feels like giving up, like admitting you’re weak or defeated. But in God’s Kingdom, surrender isn’t a sign of failure—it’s the key to victory. Jesus doesn’t just call us to believe in Him; He calls us to follow Him. And that means letting go of our way and embracing His.

When Jesus said, “take up your cross daily,” His audience would have immediately pictured the Roman method of execution. A cross wasn’t just a burden—it was a symbol of death. Jesus is asking us to die to our old selves, our sinful desires, and our need to control everything. And here’s the good news: when we let go of our old lives, He gives us something infinitely better.

The hardest part of surrendering to Christ is trusting that He knows what’s best. Culture tells us to chase our dreams, follow our hearts, and do what makes us happy. But Jesus flips the script. He says, “Follow Me.” That might mean giving up a toxic relationship, turning down an opportunity that doesn’t honor God, or trusting Him with your future instead of obsessing over every detail.

When Jesus spoke these words, He was on His way to Jerusalem to face His own crucifixion. His disciples didn’t fully understand what was coming, but Jesus was preparing them for the cost of following Him. For early Christians, this wasn’t just a metaphor—many of them literally gave their lives for their faith.

What’s one thing in your life you’re holding onto too tightly? Maybe it’s a relationship, a dream, or even a habit. Pray and ask God to help you surrender that to Him today. Write it down as a physical act of release, and trust that His plan is better than anything you could imagine.