But Nahash the Ammonite replied, "I will make a treaty with you only on the condition that I gouge out the right eye of every one of you and so bring disgrace on Israel." 1 Samuel 11:2
The men of Jabesh Gilead proposed the easy solution. They were willing to simply surrender their city when Nahash the Ammonite besieged them. They felt that serving him would be better than fighting for their freedom. The truth was: surrendering would bring great disgrace upon all of Israel. Nahash planned to gouge out the right eye of everyone who lived there.
Surrendering to the enemy - giving in when he presses in upon us, may seem like the simple solution at times, but the price he asks is far too great.
Lord, I have somehow convinced myself that sometimes surrendering to the enemy - giving in to his temptations - would be better than fighting him. But the price is too high! He knows the distance I have traveled. He knows the success that lies ahead of me, and he can't stand it. Is there anyone who will fight for me? Hurry to save me. I need Your Spirit. I need Your Body.
I surrender to You, Lord Jesus.