In case we are afraid to surrender, Jesus is careful to reassure us, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?” (Luke 11:11–12). There is no sting in the tail when God gives a gift. To surrender control to him is to surrender to a God who has selflessly and freely laid down his life for us. He is trustworthy.
