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High Level Commitment // Wednesday E-Devotion

“Commitment separates the doers from the dreamers,” John Maxwell says. Commitment is a word that scares many people off from my generation. We would rather live without strings and do our own thing. Generations before us knew well what high level commitment was all about.

I am thankful for some great people around me who have a high level of commitment to the Lord and to the ministry God called them to. What a testimony! What a call to those who join us!

“So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision— you'll see it yet!” Philippians 3:15 (MSG)

Think about Gods commitment to us. He went the extra mile to save us, through Jesus on the Cross. He has promised unending blessing, marked by our obedience to Him. He holds us tight and prepares our place with Him, beyond flesh and earth. That is real commitment. No matter what I do or say … no matter where I am from or what I look like … no matter the path I am on or the baggage I take with me, God is faithful always.

In the business world people find success when they commit themselves with all they are. The same is true in the spiritual world.

One thing I am passionate about is leading people to live with a high level of commitment to God, to family and to shared ministry. Those three commitments are like none the world can offer. Are we willing to go all out in our commitments to God?

(Jesus speaking) “I won't need to. Because you've gone out on a limb, committed yourselves to love and trust in me, believing I came directly from the Father, the Father loves you directly.” John 16:27 (MSG)

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