Whenever we come across a passage like this, it is good to remind ourselves that the gospel is good news. The gospel is always good news... particularly for those who traditionally find themselves at the lower end of our human power structures. So when we come across something that seems less than good news, then we have to conclude that we’re not yet reading it correctly. Because anything less than freedom, release, and healing… for everyone… isn’t the full gospel.
When we “submit”, when we “hear under”, or “obey” Jesus, we’re putting ourselves under the One who himself came to serve. The One who gave all his power and authority away for our sake. He, who is the greatest among us, serves and gives and loves the most. He is, therefore, worthy of all power and worthy of all our praise.
