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Pulling on Heaven Podcast
Fully Complete in Him, Fully Free to Serve
Gary Zamora / August 26, 2026
Jesus knew the Father had given all things into his hands, and out of that completeness he rose from supper and washed his disciples' feet. When we know we are complete in him, we have nothing left to prove and nothing to protect, so surrender becomes strength instead of a loss. Out of a surrendered heart, nations and people are born, the way Eve came out of Adam and rivers of living water flow from within us. It is the servant, not the conqueror, that God elevates, and the cup of blessing we share is our common union with that same surrendered, serving life Christ lived and gave.
Moments from this message
“Instead of trying to become the dominant force in the room, become the dominant influence in the room.”
“The servant is who God elevates to the position of authority and power.”
“The intent of power, the determination to gain power is perceived so many times in overcoming someone else through weakness or strength. But it's in surrender and submission to all authority and all power, and that's to have a heart of a servant.”
“We are born of Christ. He's perfect. His will is perfect. His way is perfect. His salvation is perfect. When we start thinking imperfect, we start doing imperfect things.”
“God brought Eve out of Adam. He should be able to bring people out of us. Should be able to bring nations out of us.”
“It sounds like maybe the weakest thing you could do and it's the most powerful. Become a servant. Surrender to the will of God. Minister to the people around you”
“When we know that we are complete in him, then I don't have to contend with you for ego, for position, for anything. Then I am free to serve.”
“Adam messed up in the garden. Jesus made it right in the garden. Every place Christ's blood touched the earth, he sanctified and broke the curse of hardship.”
“It's not just who we are in Him. It's who He is in us. Remember He said, I in you and you and Me.”