Keeping Commitments

Introductory questions to chew

If I had government guards, would they trust me?

Would "the hope of Israel" ever get me in trouble?

What do I know about "persuading them concerning Jesus"?

How well do I hear?

Does God want to heal me?

Am I supposed to have a commitment to teach "those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ"?

Open eyes, teachable heart

"Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths" (Psalm 25:4).

By making that request, I'm expressing a commitment to live by His ways and walk in His paths.

Otherwise, why should He show me and teach me?

And why would I lightly make such a request from God Himself?

So, yes, I will open my eyes so that I may see His ways when He shows them to me.

And yes, I will learn His paths when He teaches them to me.

And yes, I will live by His ways and walk in His paths.

Those are my commitments, so help me, God.

What kind of commitments toward Himself does God require of me?

• Love Him with all (Matthew 22:37)

• If I love, then also obey (John 14:15)

• Seek Him first, also His kingdom (Matthew 6:33; Colossians 3:1,2)

• My body (Romans 12:1; 6:13)

• Live His life (Galatians 2:20; 5:25)

• Absolute dependence (John 15:5)

• Take up my cross daily and follow (Luke 9:23)

Dare I say, "Lord, whatever You tell me to do, I will do my best to do"?