Your Word

Good Morning, It's A Fantastic Friday!! Are You Truly Committed? The dictionary defines commitment as an agreement or pledge. In days gone by, it was not uncommon for a deal or agreement to be solidified solely by a handshake. When a man said his word was as good as gold, he meant it. To break his word showed lack of character and no man desired to have his integrity questioned.

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.—Proverbs 22:1 (NIV)

Today, it seems an individual's word no longer holds the great importance it once did. Pledges, agreements, deals, and vows are broken routinely, be it in the business or financial realm, or in the sanctity of the marital union. And what of our spiritual commitments? Do we tell God we believe in Him and love Him, yet continually break the very laws we proclaim to hold dear? Or worse yet, have we failed to even MAKE a commitment to our Heavenly Father? Committing one's life to Christ is not a burden; it is as simple as confessing in our hearts that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior of our life. It also means we are not ashamed or embarrassed of our faith, but we proudly stand for righteousness sake. 

Just as in days of old, a true commitment does not need a pen or legal document,

 ...but a sincere desire to make good on one's word.

" Our character is a priceless possession that ought to be protected at all costs. It should never be for sale."

(The Man God Uses, Henry & Tom Blackaby, p. 10)

"True faith and courage are like a kite,...an opposing wind, only raises it higher."