Commitment of Faith In God

"The Christian life is not adding Jesus to one's own way of life but renouncing that personal way of life for His and being willing to pay whatever cost that may require."  - John MacArthur

Have you ever noticed how much of life involves commitment? For example, we commit to our marriage; we are committed to our children; we are committed to our jobs; we may commit to helping others in our community; and so on.

As you can see, commitment plays a huge part in our personal, work, and communal lives. However, it doesn't stop here. There is another type of commitment that many, whether consciously or not, forget about. The commitment of which I am insinuating is the "commitment of faith in God."

Some might say, "But, there's not enough room in my day for more commitment!" "I'm stretched out too thin as it is!" Besides the usual list of excuses, many simply fear commitments of any kind. In all fairness, most commitments (such as those listed above) are quite tangible. On the other hand, committed faith (as it relates to God), requires an unconditional belief in Him.

Too many live by the old adage of "seeing is believing" as it pertains to faith (Proverbs 3:5-8). They may be waiting for something to manifest itself before they feel satisfied enough to commit. For those who are thinking along these terms, I have to tell you that you have a lot of time and patience. You'll need it (John 1:18)!

When we commit ourselves to God, we are admitting to our faith in His promises. This faith is usually expressed in adoration and worship; which in turn results in us submissively obeying His commands. There are no bells and whistles here, nor are there any compromises (Hebrews 11:6).

Commitment requires us to put in charge unto, or entrusting ourselves to something. By committing our faith to God we are doing exactly this. We are giving ourselves absolutely to Him in every respect. I ask you, truthfully, what could be more joyful and gratifying than that (John 14:6)?

Scripture: Matthew 22:3; 7; James 4:8; Romans 14:23; Hebrews 4:16; Romans 4:3-5

Prayer: Dear Lord, lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.  - Psalm 25:5

Have a blessed day!

Krystle