Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. - G. Halas
Even after they hung him on the cross, Jesus was still praying for them. Wow!
Oaths, vows, pledges. We all make them for the various groups, teams, or callings we sign-up for. The question is how committed are we to them? Do we value loyalty and follow-through, or is it when things get tough, or the heat is on and we need to "put up or shut up" commitment becomes a gray area. It's an interesting and thought provoking issue, particularly when it comes to our relationship with Christ - are we fully committed. If compromise or quitting is even an option in our faith, then maybe we need to re-evaluate what we covenanted. God is always searching our hearts for commitment, that is why He 'tests' us from time to time. He's not always looking for a perfect response to the situation, but moreso a heart that will confess Him no matter what. And any of us who have lived long enough know it is much easier to lie down at night and sleep when we know we gave our best and stood our ground.
Until tomorrow.....
Pastor Botts
"...Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him...." - Job 13:15
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