Commit Yourself

2 Timothy  4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.  4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Until I am committed there is hesitancy,  a chance to draw back.  But the moment I definitely  commit myself,  then God moves also and a whole stream of events begin. 

All manner of unforseen incidents,  meetings,  people,  and material assistance of which i never dreamed,  begin to move towards me. 

So,  commit yourself when others refuse to go with you,  commitment means going on alone. 

Daniel dined and prayed alone.  Elijah sacrificed and witnessed alone,  Jeremiah prophesied and wept alone. 

Paul said,  ' No man stood with me,  but all men forsook me...  Notwithstanding, the Lord stood with me,  and strengthened me...  And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.'

It's at the point of commitment, and not before,  that God intervenes on our behalf. 

When the three Hebrew children made a commitment not to bow to the King's idols,  God brought them out of the fiery furnace without even the smell of smoke.  Indeed,  King Nebuchadnezzar was so impressed that he said,  '...  There is no other God who is able to deliver in this way' (Daniel 3:29).

What do you believe God has called you to do with your life?  Obey Him.  Step out in faith and do it.

If you are afraid,  read these words: 'I'd rather be Ashes than dust,  I'd rather let my spark burn out than it should be stifled by dry rot...

...the proper function of my life is to live,  not exist,  so I shall not waste my days in trying to Prolong them.  I shall use every moment. 

Commit yourself today,  and see God move in action. 

God bless you.