The White Flag Revival: A Call to Surrender for the Called
Nov 17, 2025
Rest. Sabbath. Stillness.
When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Sleep? Self-care? Laziness? Maybe a day spent binge-watching TV?
What if I told you none of those things capture God’s standard?
Lately, the Lord has been dealing with me about how battle weariness in the Body of Christ has provoked an over-correction: seeking comfort in the name of balance, and indulgence in the name of self-care.
The self-care and lifestyle industry alone grossed over $935 billion in 2024. Clearly, many are chasing what they call a “soft life.” But how does that align with the standards of the Kingdom?
Yes, we must care for ourselves. I’m not advocating for neglect or foolishness. But let’s remember: the mascot of our faith is not ease—it’s a rugged cross. True glory often begins in discomfort.
God has been revealing how our hearts quietly cry out for ease, validation, and understanding, while we follow a Savior who made Himself of no reputation.
To help you understand, let me tell you a story:
There once was a man named Napoleon. His ambition had no boundaries—he conquered cities, commanded armies, seemed unstoppable. Yet even the mightiest eventually hit a wall they cannot scale. Surrounded, outnumbered, and exhausted, Napoleon faced the inevitable. No strategy, no strength could save him. And in that moment, he did something wiser than clinging to pride—he waved a white flag. A simple cloth, a quiet gesture with monumental meaning.
A Surrender.
Because here’s the truth: even the greatest will be brought to their knees in surrender (Philippians 2:10-11). Why not start practicing now?
Burnout has become the heart cry of the Body of Christ because many of us have lost sight of what it means to fight the “good fight.” After repetitive warfare, discernment fades. We can mistake friends for foes—or miss the real enemy entirely. Someone has to remind us: the enemy isn’t who or what you think.
If there is such a thing as a good fight, there is also a bad one. Many of us have been fighting the wrong battles in the wrong places.
One of the most common—and heartbreaking—wrong battles is the one we fight with God Himself. Before we go any further, rid yourself of condemnation. No one who has done anything great for God ever walked a path without wrestling.
About two weeks ago, I had a dream. In it, I was wrestling with an angel, and in my spirit I knew I had lived the story of Jacob. He wrestled with an angel until something was released into him—something that catapulted him into his next realm in God.
In the dream, the Lord spoke with a strong, commanding tone: “I’m putting a bullet of worship in your back.” And I bowed, fully broken, surrendered, and vulnerable—experiencing the agony of worship. It was painful, yet profoundly holy.
When Jacob emerged from his encounter, he had a blessing—but he also had a limp. The mark of his next level came with a wound.
Do you see how contrary this is to our culture of comfort? God is calling us to relinquish the hyper-fixation on our needs in exchange for His mission.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve wrestled with God—carrying the weight, the responsibility, the depth of the call.
In the end, God wins. He always does. So, like Napoleon, I waved the white flag. I surrendered. I woke up and gave a fresh Yes. Since then, I’ve been journeying through the discomfort, the demand, and the discipline of being a mouthpiece—a chosen one, a prophet.
Here’s the revelation: when I finally stopped wrestling and fully yielded my Yes, I’m now being welcomed into Rest. The weariness had nothing to do with overwork, stress, or external pressures—it was about the energy it takes to shrink yourself versus the ease it takes to become who God made you to be.
So, Chosen One: wave the white flag today. Step back into the good fight. Remember who the real enemy is.
Accept who you are—the hard parts and the easy.
And become.
Because the world needs Israel.
