John Wells - June 28th - The Struggle to SurrenderI John Mark Romans 6: 5-11Galatians The Biblical teachings of the New Testament -Illustrated in the life of Jacob1. Self Denial – death to the sinful nature (self) – New ownership2. Sowing and Reaping – sow to the flesh – reap corruption / sow to the Spirit – reap life3. Surrender of my life to God (giving up of earthly ambitions to win Christ)In Genesis 32 - Jacob wrestles with God – God changes himJacob’s character – supplanter, deceiver, “ taking the place and possessions of another”Jacob’s conduct – bargaining , orchestrating, deceit, grasping after thingsJacob’s struggles – the heartaches of reaping what he sowedJacob in crisis - surrender of his fears, his family, his future – all to God“ I will not let you go, except you bless me … Blessing with a limpWhat is your name ? Jacob ….your name shall no longer be called Jacob but Israel”STRUGGLED with God and with men …and have prevailedSelf DenialLet him deny himself The surrender of ownership - no to self will as theultimate authority over your life.Take up his cross and follow me - The cross is a symbol of deathan executionSowing and ReapingSeeds Your actions, your choices and your investments are seeds plantedCore laws of the harvest – 1. You reap what you sow2. You reap more than you sow3. You reap later than you sowThe 2 Fields 1. The field of the Flesh2. The field the SpiritSurrenderLet grow of controlPresent your life to God as a willing sacrificeTrusting in Him to meet your needs