How do you feel about the word submission?

The sermon explores the concept of submission, challenging the common aversion to it by highlighting its paradoxical connection to freedom and joy. Drawing from Luke's account of Mary's acceptance of Gabriel's message, it emphasizes that true liberation arises not from rebellion against authority, but from trusting in God's power and purpose, even when it requires sacrifice and defies natural understanding. Ultimately, the message underscores that submission to Jesus Christ, the ultimate King, offers a path to life, righteousness, and a freedom that transcends earthly limitations, contrasting with the fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying nature of cultural rebellion and sin.