The Buried Life

The idea of full commitment to God and His cause and to not being selfish in that cause has always stirred me up and made me excited. Being fully committed to anything is such a rarity these days that most people can't even do homework without having facebook or something else open. People don't like to commit to things or situations because they connect commitment to being "tied down," which is negative in society. Most people like to have open schedules so that they are free to do whatever they want. All of this is not true and the complete opposite with being committed to God. When committed to God, you feel love and strength that he provides you with, building you up and making you more capable. When you commit to His plan and His work, He is right there with you, helping you, not holding you down. I really liked the analogy of the wheat seed that Jesus used, it stuck with me the most. The fact that the seed has to give itself up and commit to being used to create and produce astonishes me, but I love it. It's like exactly what we are supposed to do. We are of no help if we just stand around and "float" around this world uncommitted. "Burying" ourselves in Christ's work is the answer.

Holding out for the perfect situation to come sweep you off your feet will get you nowhere and accomplish nothing but lost opportunities. We need to be "reckless in our love," which will give life to others.