28To that they said, "Well, what do we do then to get in on God's works?"
29Jesus said, "Throw your lot in with the One that God has sent. That kind of a commitment gets you in on God's works." (The Message)Commitment, the word that scares so many people these days in so many different ways. Whether it is in making long term relationships, career choices, or even choosing a cell phone carrier it seems like people are so unsure of the future that they want to make sure that they leave all of their options open. But Jesus is all about making a commitment. He says things such as, "Take up your cross and follow me" as well as "One who puts his hand to the plow should not look back" and many other similar things.
Jesus message is that if you want to be in on what God is doing you have to make a commitment. A commitment to follow, to learn, to love, to give, to pray, to comfort, to visit, to be present, to mourn, to celebrate with others the presence of the Kingdom of God coming in its fullness.
Sounds easy enough doesn't it? But yet there are so many of us who still wait not sure that we can make the commitment to follow this Jesus who says, "I am the bread of life."
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- Do you know anyone who has to know what the rules are before they begin? Why do you think they look at life this way?
- What does making a commitment mean to you? In what areas of your life have you made commitments?
- Do you think making the commitment to follow Jesus is easy or hard? Why?
- What do you need to do today to strengthen the commitment to be a part of God's work?
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