Following Christ Means Complete Surrender

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? Dr. Joel Beeke explains that following Jesus means complete surrender. This surrender is not just in the abstract, but in the practical living of everyday life, in the decisions we make and the paths we choose. It means no longer being the captain of our own ship, but handing over the reins to Jesus. It's a radical change in lifestyle, one that mirrors the transformation of Saul on the road to Damascus who humbly asked, "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" (Acts 9:6). Following Jesus also means saying no to sin and yes to righteousness. It's about taking off the 'old man' with all its sinful deeds and putting on the 'new man', filled with knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. It means striving to be more like Jesus, embodying a servant heart, a loving heart, and a humble heart. It's about living each day with intentionality, seeking to honor Christ in all that we do, think, and say. Romans 12:1-2, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”