Evening Service
In the final hours of the siege on the Alamo, Santa Anna sent a letter to the men inside saying that all who surrendered would be spared. Col. Travis read the letter to his men and asked who would stay to defend the Alamo. All but one of the men committed to stand with Col. Travis. Our world today has little regard for commitment. Contracts have escape clauses. People enter into marriages not with the idea of the long haul, but with the attitude of until the going gets rough. In the past, men would agree on business deals with just a handshake. But we live in a time when a man’s word is no longer his bond. Many just are not committed to what they say they believe. In our text, Jesus meets three could-have-been disciples. They said they wanted to follow Him, but they had other things to do or finish first. Jesus let them know that to follow Him would require a total commitment. Living for God is not without its problems. People who live for God experience difficulty. People who live for God lose loved ones. People who live for God get rained on. But, it is far better to be living for God during the hurt, the loss, and the rain. The benefits of living for and serving Him are beyond measure. Many want to follow Christ and begin doing good work. But over time, their zeal for the work of the Kingdom fades. When we put our hands to God’s plow, we must not waver or look back. Once we set out to do the work, God requires a sold-out commitment. Are you committed?
