WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13
“Daniel
purposed in his heart.” Da 1:8
COMPLACENT OR COMMITTED?
The Bible says, “Daniel purposed in his heart that
he would not defile himself with…the king’s meat.” Daniel had settled the issue
before the challenge arose. Joseph had also decided his values; therefore he
was able to say no to Potiphar’s wife. The three Hebrew children already knew
what they were going to do, fiery furnace or not: “Our God…is able to deliver
us…and He will…But if not…we do not serve your gods” (Da 3:17-18 NKJV). What do
you believe about God? If you think He might fail you, you’ll never totally
commit yourself to Him. Commitment grows! You can’t make big commitments until
you’ve first made the small ones. The first Hebrew children first said no to
the king’s food; later they were able to say no to worshiping his idols. You
don’t get that kind of faith suddenly. Most of us can look back over the years
and identify a point in which our lives changed significantly. Because of a
readiness within us, we made a choice that would affect us from that point
forward. But before you can make a real commitment to anything you must
overcome three problems: (1) The security
problem. Insecure people fear taking risks. They have a “Plan B” incase God
doesn’t come through for them; they depend on themselves rather than on Him. (2) The success problem. When you’ve had
some success, you want to guard it. You want people to continue thinking well
of you, so you start living defensively. (3)
The satisfaction problem. The lukewarm Laodicean church said, “I am…increased
with goods, and have need of nothing” (Rev 3:17). So ask yourself, “Am I
complacent or committed?”
Taken
from the Word for you Today devotional
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