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The same is certainly true of men who are afraid to trust Christ and to follow Him
wherever He leads. Many refuse to let go of the reins of their lives. They fear that
Christ might lead them down paths that are terrifying to them. They are afraid that
somehow their own needs and desires will be overlooked or neglected. They respond
out of fear and uncover their heads.

We all need grace to walk in these things, tremendous grace. This life is fraught with
perils, and we need the comfort and assurance of a Savior who loves us enough to lay
down His life for us.

I told you that my life changed irrevocably when I learned these truths and began to
walk in them. Peace was the very first fruit that attended this understanding of
government and submission. I had peace in my life that I lacked in prior days. I knew
what was expected of me, and though I have been led through the valley of the
shadow of death, I have clung to my Lord and Savior and followed Him where He led
me. He has preserved me and brought me into much truth in the last nine years,
truths that would have been withheld from me had I not accepted His government,
rather than resisting it.

When we enter into the place of submission and humility, this finds great favor with
God. He knows our frame and our weaknesses. It finds great favor with Him when
He sees us following the path of submission despite all of the fears and objections
that arise within us. The word He gave me concerning those who obeyed Him in
following this course is: “The eyes of Yahweh roam to and fro throughout the earth,
that He might strongly support those whose hearts are wholly His” (II Chronicles
16:9). When He finds such a one, He will move heaven and earth on their behalf.
How beautiful is a submissive and trusting heart in His sight. His heart is captivated
by the sight of such a one. With longing He desires to reach out and support those
who have adorned themselves with a quiet and submissive spirit.