Commitment

Definition of COMMITMENT

a : an agreement or pledge to do something

b : something pledged

c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled

I found this definition in the Webster's Online Dictionary.  As I let in soak in I realized that commitment is the very thing Satan doesn't want us to understand.  If we "pledge" to pursue HIM or are "emotionally impelled" to have faith in HIM then Satan has a tough time having his way in our life.  Another thing the enemy doesn't want us to stay committed to is our Fire team of men that we have "pledged" and "agreed" to be involved.  He wants us to be uncommitted and let each other down.  Especially this time of the year...he will get us to think we have "too much going on" or "it's summertime" and I will take a break for awhile.   Remember the example of the lion following the flock of sheep hiding in the bushes waiting for one of them to "drift off" so he can jump out and devour them while they "have too much going on" or "it's summer time so I am going to take a break".

So are you staying committed to your pursuit of HIM?

Are you staying committed to your team of guys?

Can they count on your committtment?

Are you someone who will follow through on your commitments?

 "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. "   1Peter 5:8 (ESV)  

Public Enemy #1

It was announced last night that U.S troops finally caught up with Osama Bin Laden and killed him. Justice for his actions occured. Good triumphed over evil as it always does. A sense of closure for the families of the victims of  9/11 was brought about.  But as I watched the celebrating on all the television networks I saw newspaper headlines and signs that read..."Rot in Hell", "Public Enemy #1 is Dead"  and there were various others.  I want to admit that I am relieved and thankful that he is dead and I want to say God Bless the men and women who risk their lives to protect us and our freedom.  But with that said I can't overlook the fact that another man died without knowing Jesus Christ as Savior.  The headline that read "rot in hell" got my attention.  How many people do I encounter that will do just that?  Do I have a burden to make sure that doesn' happen?  Am I angiushed that another man died without knowing Jesus?  The other headline that read "Public Enemy #1 is Dead" made me realize that Satan wants us to believe that evil people are our main concern when in reality Satan is "Public Enemy #1" and he didn't die in that Pakistan compound. He is alive and "goes around like a roaring lion looking for somone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8)   My desire is that we will realize that the true number one enemy wants as many as possible to rot in hell.  Praise God that HE already knows that and has done HIS part to protect us from Public Enemy #1   HE is longing for me and you to let HIM work through us to bring as many as possible into HIS safety and victory!!