A life of surrender is a life of obedience to God. Surrender declares, “God, I trust You with my life, my family, and everything I hold dear, because You are more than able to take care of me.” Joseph lived a life fully surrendered to God. Each time the Lord instructed him to take his family and move, he obeyed without hesitation or argument. In one of the most difficult seasons of his life—when he and his family were on the run—Joseph still chose to live according to God’s direction. He said YES to God without calculating the cost. Joseph said YES when obedience was dangerous. He said YES when surrender was costly. He could have backed out. He could have chosen self-preservation. After all, this was not the life he envisioned or the path he expected. Running away would have been easier—but instead, Joseph surrendered his will to God’s will. That is the essence of surrender: allowing our lives to follow the pattern, instruction, and course God has laid out for us. Scripture reminds us that “the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” A true child of God is marked by full devotion to the Father—a life laid down completely before Him. We are all beneficiaries of Joseph’s surrendered life. Through his obedience, God’s divine plan unfolded, and the Savior of the world was protected. A surrendered life is never wasted; it always serves a purpose greater than we can see.