Submission Series - The Lord and His People

Good day. How are you doing? Thanks for staying with me as I attempt to address the controversial "S" word.

This is the third post in the series. The first two posts are on the blog. Today's Scripture is

2 Chronicles 30:7-9
New International Version (NIV)
Do not be like your parents and your fellow Israelites, who were unfaithful to the Lord, the God of their ancestors, so that he made them an object of horror, as you see. Do not be stiff-necked, as your ancestors were; submit to the Lord. Come to his sanctuary, which he has consecrated forever. Serve the Lord your God, so that his fierce anger will turn away from you. If you return to the Lord, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will return to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”

The word that stood out to me in that passage is "stiff-necked". Let's study the word a bit; it will help us understand the word "submission" a bit more as they are antonyms.
The synonyms of "stiff-necked" are - obstinate, stubborn, arrogant, haughty, high-handed, pompous.

Who wants an obstinate team mate? How about a stubborn one? Who wants an arrogant partner? What about a pompous one?

Submit to the Lord. Be easily led by Him (or His delegate). Don't be stubborn. There are benefits attached to being submissive to the Lord (and His delegate).

Please feel free to share your thoughts and views on this passage.

Enjoy your day.