Committed to the cause!
Politicians, athletes, activists, and businesspeople are committed to their cause, whether that is serving people, winning a medal, reaching a goal, or making millions. They are people willing to give their time, energy, and devotion to something. They are often totally focused, loyal, and dedicated.
What about Christians?
What about us? Are we committed to the cause, to a life that pleases God? Are we focused, loyal, and dedicated or are we standing with one foot in the world and one foot in the Kingdom? I pondered those questions the other day, wondering why so many Christians are being influenced (and sometimes end up being paralyzed) by everything that is happening in our world today.
Our instructions are quite clear
The Bible calls us to live a certain way. 👉 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God (Titus 2:12). It doesn't say we should live in this evil world with fear, worry, and anxiety. Quite the contrary.
Maybe you say, 'Marja, that's not easy.' Well, no one said it would be easy. If we continue to read in that same chapter we will find out how it is possible to live that way. We are called to look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.
A committed life
So, we can and should live a life devoted to God while looking forward to what is to come. And then comes verse 14: He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. Totally committed to doing good deeds. It is the antidote to being sucked into the dramas of this world if you ask me!
Marja: You are correct. Everyone is committed to something. As believers in Christ, we must let Him be uppermost in our hearts and our minds. We are not to judge each other or ourselves. The designated time for judgement is when Christ returns. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting Cecelia, this is indeed our personal responsibility how we follow up on that call!
DeleteWe need the Holy Spirit's power to keep Christ before us.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true David, there is no way we can do it in our own strength!
DeleteGreat post, I like it.
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DeleteGreat article and powerful thoughts. Thanks Marja for your work 😊 bless you 😍
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words dear, appreciate the encouragement!
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