2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

I have a dear friend that kept telling me that surrendering to God was not a force of will. It was his way of saying that he could not force himself to surrender. Recently he surrendered. We all rejoice in his salvation.

When I went to visit him to hear his testimony I was surprised at the simplicity of his turning to God for help. I expected something strong considering his “force of will” outlook. What had changed his mind?

“God is not a liar.”

He had joined us in bible studies and alternative church activities. He always had insightful probing questions but none of our answers ever seemed to come to a point of satisfaction for him. He had not yet found that force of will to believe.

Habakkuk 1:11-12 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, imputing this his power unto his god. Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.

It was not our answers that had changed his mind. It was the power of God.

Romans 1:16a For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;

Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.