The Lord doesn’t necessarily work within the confines of a person’s intellect. His extraordinary abilities surpass our capacity for comprehension. Such would be the likes of Moses dividing the Red Sea (Exodus14:21), Elijah calling down fire on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:36-38), Daniel sleeping in a lion’s den (Daniel 6:22), or all the passengers with Paul making it safely to land (Acts 27:37-44).
God is still looking for individuals who will rely upon Him. Our problem is commitment. That’s the issue that drives a wedge between believers. Commitment is the same issue dividing organizations, marriages, and churches.
Three words come to mind when I think about commitment and faith.
These words, Holey, Wholly, and Holy, are not just random choices for the title of this blog. They represent different levels of commitment, devotion, and society’s practice of these tells a history of mankind.
Holey, by my definition, signifies a convenient commitment. Saying and doing what looks agreeable for the moment to impress somebody isn’t dedication, but a temporary solution while waiting for something better.
The second word that comes to mind is wholly. The spelling is unusual but drives home the point—something different, a commitment to stay the course through thick and thin so everything fits together. For example, marriages have this dedication. Some churches have the same glue.
Then, there is the third word in the title of this blog: Holy. It’s a descriptive word of deity, godly beliefs, and practices that go a step beyond being wholly committed. Humanly, it’s putting God first in our lives, on the good and bad days. The prophet Jeremiah was wholly committed to the Lord while practicing holiness and following God’s leadership. His dedication to his God was contrary to the powers in his surroundings. The result was great hardships for him, but holy he was in all his doings. Renewed dedication was his daily goal—unwavering loyalty to our wonderful God.
When you think of yourself, which of these three words describes you? If you are not satisfied with your assessment, what are you willing to do?
