Commitment,
that has been the word of the week before me.
Some of the following questions have recently been asked by myself or
others: “How committed are we to helping
in tornado cleanup?” “How committed are
we to the homeschool cooperative and education?” “How
committed are we to the our church family and seeing it grow?” “How committed are we to following Christ?”
“Are we over committed?” “Are we fulfilling our commitments?”
Commitment, it’s an idea that can develop deep trusting
relational bonds between two human beings.
Commitment, it’s a concept that can create deep wounds and divisions in
a group.
Today, I was inspired
with the thought of a sermon or series, “From Jephthah to Jesus: Commitment in
the Bible.” Jephthah was so determined
to fulfill his vow before the Lord that he would sacrifice his own family’s and
descendants’ well-being. This story of
faithful commitment lands him in the great Hebrews 11:32 "Hall of Faith" passage in
the midst of Bible greats like Gideon, Barak, Samson, David, and the prophets. Wow, that is commitment!
Jesus
as well went so far as to say, “You shall
not make false vows, but shall fulfill
your vows to the Lord.” He also stated, “Let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’, anything beyond these is of evil.” (from Matthew 5:33-37) What another great verse encouraging
commitment!
If
you or I make a commitment, we should endeavor to get it done. It’s something many of us need to work
on. This holiday season, in the midst of
busy times and many commitments, please endeavor to keep your vows. Most importantly, remember to keep the vows
you once made to your Lord and to His bride, the Church. May your holidays be blessed with fulfilling
commitments.
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