- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Quality relationships are founded on the rock of commitment, not the shifting sand of feelings or emotions. God calls us to be people of commitment, first to him and then to others. As a great leader of Israel, Joshua’s entire life was [...]
30Mar11
Being Committed to God
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- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – The ultimate basis for security and significance in life relates to commitment (security) and to how long something will last (significance). In these six verses, God provides for his people a sense of both security and significance – a sure word [...]
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28Mar11
The Restoration of All Things
God of glory, in wisdom You have made the heavens and the earth, and nothing is too difficult for You. You rule over the cosmos with its hundreds of billions of galaxies and hold all things together. You created all things for your good pleasure, and the heavens proclaim Your glory, majesty and greatness. Your [...]
25Mar11
The God Who Commits
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Douglas Rumford makes a profound statement in his book SoulShaping. He writes, “We make our commitments, then our commitments make us. Once they are chosen, many other choices follow as a matter of course.”[1] Once we commit to follow Jesus, many [...]
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24Mar11
Rational and Willing Response
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Christians acknowledge one and only one atonement sacrifice: Jesus himself. But we engage in perpetual sacrifices of celebration and thanksgiving to the God who has saved us. While it is true that we offer God our talents, abilities and money, the [...]
Lord of all things, Your sovereign will and purposes cannot be thwarted by human or demonic opposition. You revealed to Your prophets the things that were to come, and You have been working in history to bring these things to pass just as You predicted and promised. May I have a growing sense of confidence [...]
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18Mar11
Succumbing to Mediocrity
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Thousands of years ago, God asked, “Who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” (Jeremiah 30:21). We don’t want to hear it, but the fact of the matter is that following God involves sacrifice, effort, devotion. We much [...]
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17Mar11
Walking in Holy Anticipation
Father, may I grow in my desire to love and honor Your name in all things. I want to be faithful to You in this fallen world and not be lured away by cheap substitutes and futile hopes. I will fix my hope completely on the grace that will be brought to Your people at [...]
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16Mar11
The Cost of Commitment
- This is the first of a series on the theme of commitment. – A chicken and a pig were walking down the road together. They passed a sign for a local diner advertising its breakfast special: “Ham and Eggs – $2.95!” The chicken said, “That’s our whole contribution to society: breakfast food!” The pig [...]
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15Mar11
The Sympathetic Leader
- This is the conclusion of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – In his exalted heavenly position, as in his humble earthly role, Jesus leads by serving. He sits at the Father’s right hand, exalted above all other beings. Yet his concern and passion is for the good of his followers. He [...]
