A Call to Surrender

Jesus’ statement, “I thirst” is ultimately a word about surrender. Jesus said these words knowing that His mission was being accomplished. He surrendered completely to two things: the authority of God the Father and the assurance of Scripture. Everything happening at Calvary was part of God’s divine plan, established before the foundation of the world.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, if there’s any way, let this cup pass from Me, but not My will but Your will be done.” On the cross, He continued that surrender, tasting death itself to fulfill the Father’s purpose. This teaches us what it means to follow Jesus—to pick up our cross daily and surrender to God’s will.
What’s happening in your life right now? Are you suffering? Do you have questions you can’t answer? If you’re a follower of Jesus, all things are working together for your good and God’s glory. The will of God is the safest place on earth—even if you find yourself on a cross. Surrender your day to Christ. Surrender every way to Christ. Say, “Lord, have Your own way in my life.”