Hebrews 6:17-19

By Faith we are Anchored in The Heavenly Sanctuary: We aspire to be anchored in the heavenly Sanctuary: Confident and expectant because God made an Oath; Anchored unshakable, reliable and spiritually secure; Jesus gave us direct access through him to the Holy of Holies; Jesus went ahead and guaranteed us a place in eternal destiny; Jesus is ensuring eternal intercession for us

A call to believers to yield fully to God, live in obedience, and walk in humility.

• SUBMIT: To yield willingly to God’s authority and order.
  • James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
  • Romans 12:1 — “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
  • Hebrews 13:17 — “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority…”
• Worldly Submission:
  • Materialism & Consumerism (Wealth, possession and Status)
  • Tech & Social-Media (distraction & Time consuming)
  • Entertainment & Pleasure (Music, Movies, gaming & nightlife)
  • Work & career ambitions (Career your only goal)
  • Human approval (validation from People)
  • Self reliance and Pride (Own Strength)
  • Politics & Ideologies (Trusting Human systems)
• Godly Submission:
  • Men and women in business or corporate world choosing integrity over corruption, even when bribery could fast-track business deals.
  • A husband submitting to God’s Word by leading his family in prayer, even when work pressures are heavy.
  • An employee submitting to company policies and respecting authority, even when it feels inconvenient.

Submission today means aligning your decisions with God’s standards, not just personal ambition.

Submission is not weakness; it is strength under God’s control. 

• SERVE: To actively demonstrate love through action, humility, and sacrifice.
  • Mark 10:45 — “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
  • Galatians 5:13 — “Serve one another humbly in love.”
  • John 13:14-15 — Jesus washing the disciples’ feet as a model of servant leadership.

True greatness in the Kingdom is measured by service, not status.

• Serving the world:
  • Not valuing others above yourself (disregarding how success can bless others)
  • Neglecting the needy
  • Pride and status Seeking (1 Peter 4:10 ... use whatever gift you have received to support others)
  • Indifferent to others burdens (its not my problem approach)
  • Selective service (serving only those who can pay us)
• Serving God:
  • A manager mentoring junior staff instead of exploiting them for personal gain.
  • A businessman using part of his profits to sponsor education for underprivileged children.
  • A father serving his household by helping with chores, showing that leadership is not domination but care.

 Service in modern life is about humility—using your position to uplift others.

• SURRENDER: To release control and trust God fully with your life.
  • Luke 22:42 — “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
  • Matthew 16:24 — “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
  • Psalm 37:5 — “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
• Surrendering to worldly Standard:
  • Clinging to Personal Control (decision with no prayer with human wisdom. Refusing God to direct your path)
  • Unwillingness to forgive (Grudges with colleagues, family & friends, no surrender with bitterness to God.)
  • Attachment to material wealth (status and Possession over obedience to God)
  • Selective obedience to God (obeying areas which are convenient. Ignoring those which are uncomfortable (Purity, Generosity, humility)
  • Resistance to sacrifice (You can’t deny yourself Mat 6:24 Refusing to get rid of sinful habits (Unhealthy relationships, personal ambitions that conflict with Gods plans.)
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• Surrendering to God is the highest form of worship—it is saying “Yes” to God’s will even when it costs us.
  • A professional surrendering career plans to God, trusting Him when a promotion doesn’t come.
  • A young man surrendering unhealthy relationships, choosing purity and godly companionship.
  • A family surrendering financial worries by tithing faithfully, even when expenses are tight.

Surrender means letting go of control and trusting God’s timing and wisdom.

 Conclusion

• Submit your ambitions to God’s authority.
• Serve others with humility and love.
• Surrender your will to His perfect plan.

This is the pathway to true discipleship, leadership, and Kingdom impact in modern society.

Mr. Edward Muwanga Barlow.