If you come from Northern Ireland, you would be familiar with the term ,'No Surrender', this was the cry of those who fervently wanted to stay in the United Kingdom, as opposed to the nationalist who wanted an all Ireland, to break free from British rule. After many years of conflict things have died down, after there was a degree of compromise. The war in Europe could have ended sooner, if Germany ruled by the Nazis had been willing to surrender ,because the surrender had to be unconditional , but they refused. The reason being the Nazis would have been held accountable for the dreadful evils they had perpetrated .Yet what suffering would have been avoided, as the Russians were determined to have revenge on Germany for the terrible evils committed when they were invaded ,by the German army. The Christian life starts with surrender, and it must be unconditional, if you desired to be saved, you are not coming to discuss terms with God ,no salvation does not involve sitting at a table were one negotiates , no ,it starts at the cross were Jesus died. there has be no pride in doing that. When Lord Nelson had conquered a French vessel, he went up to the French captain to receive his surrender, the captain held out his hand to Nelson, but Nelson declined to shake it, and said ,''no captain, first hand over your sword.'' If you want to be saved ,you must surrender your sword, whatever that symbolises , pride, independence, sinful pleasures, worship of other things, false religion, it is ,and must be unconditional surrender.
There is life for a look at the Crucified One,
There is life at this moment for thee,
Then look , sinner, look unto Him and be saved,
Unto Him who was nailed on the tree. ( Words by Asa M. Hull/)
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