Psalm 37:5-6
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
Those on the world scene, such as sports figures, political figures, etc., may seem to be larger than life, but in a very short period of time, they fade away and are forgotten. But the person who commits themselves to shape your life by their care and concern, will never be forgotten.
When I was in my graduate work, my major professor was constantly hounding me to look up the meaning of words. (I regret that I do not do that as often as I should.)
In today’s Scripture I have underlined the word, “commit”. In the Hebrew it is the word “galal.” I am sure you are greatly impressed. Before you doze off, let me share a definition that adds color. It has a primitive root meaning, “TO ROLL.”
When we commit ourselves to the Lord, we “ROLL” all that we have and are and hope to be on Him, knowing that He cares for us. It is not just some — ho hum, I think I will try this commitment thing to see if it works. Rolling it onto the Lord, means I leave it with Him and trust Him to handle it.
Years ago I read this wonderful “Statement of Commitment.” It was penned by a young African pastor and tacked to a wall in his house.
MY COMMITMENT AS A CHRISTIAN:
I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me because my banner will be clear!
WOW!!! That is what I call rolling all we are in commitment to the Lord. I endorse and stand in agreement with what this dear brother has committed. I invite each of you to do the same.
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil