Our Savior's Church - Lafayette
Discussion Guide

How to Surrender to God

Pastor Jabin Chavez
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January 19, 2025

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Jabin Chavez's sermon was the concept of surrendering to God, using the story of Jacob's transformation into Israel as a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. He highlighted that surrendering to God involves stopping our flight from problems, admitting our struggles, and wrestling with God until we receive His blessings. Pastor Jabin pointed out that our identity is not defined by our past or what others say about us, but by our encounters with God and our willingness to surrender to His will. He encouraged us to live a life of surrender, which leads to transformation and the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives.

Scripture References

Genesis 32:24-32, John 8:33, Matthew 4:17, Ephesians 5, Hebrews 11

How can we identify when we are running from God instead of surrendering to Him?

We cannot outrun God's grace; His pursuit is relentless, and He finds us in our lowest places to bring transformation.

What does it mean to wrestle with God, and how can we practice this in our daily lives?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can admitting our issues to God lead to transformation and blessing?

How can we ensure that our identity is rooted in God's view of us rather than our past or what others say?

What are some practical steps we can take to live a life of continual surrender to God?

Our lives are not defined by our past or others' words, but by our encounters with God and our willingness to surrender.

Summary

Pastor Jabin Chavez delivered a powerful message titled 'How to Surrender to God' at the beginning of 2025. He took us through the story of Jacob in Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with God and receives a new name, Israel. Pastor Jabin emphasized that we, like Jacob, must face our vertical and horizontal wrestling matches, dealing with our issues with God and with people. He encouraged us to stop running from our problems and instead surrender to God, admitting our issues and holding on to God for a blessing. He reminded us that our lives are a series of surrenders, and it's through wrestling with God that we can overcome and receive the blessings He has for us.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on areas of your life where you need to stop running and instead surrender to God.

Commit to wrestling with God in prayer until you receive the blessings He has for you.

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