Volume 11 Post/Email 3 – Action and Commitment
Sometimes people take action for a season, but then cease. They start a new family project. They begin a new exercise regimen. They initiate a new church program. They organize a new home group, et cetera.
Sometimes activities cease do to unavoidable circumstances, or transition into another phase or focus, or have successfully accomplished their given purpose. However, sometimes activities that should continue cease due to a lack of commitment.
In his book The One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard says, "There's a differnece between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses."
What about Christian living?
Are we committed to our Lord and discipleship, or are we merely interested?
What about The Great Commission?
Are we committed to The Great Commission, or do we just evangelize and teach when it is convenient?
The Great Commission is our calling from Christ for which we are to be committed and active participants. Matthew 28:19-20 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
-Brian
