Are we as committed to the Lord as we were the day we first believed? His commitment to us never wavers or changes in any way but our commitment to Him does. In the events of this week can you look inward and see what your reaction to the election and all that drama is doing to you? Can you say honestly that it isn't consuming more of your time and energy than it should or have you lost perspective? Joshua confronts the people and their waywardness in worshiping false gods even though they vow to serve Him alone. He is asking his generation to renew their vows and in doing so they confess His faithfulness to His part of the bargain. Jesus tells a parable of foolish virgins awaiting the bridegroom's arrival but they are unprepared for his coming. Be in it for the long game, in case there is a delay, the game is only over when the bridegroom arrives so keep that the main thing. Paul doesn't tell us when the end will come in the 1 Thessalonians reading, only how it will work. Don't long so much for the coming of the Lord that you fail to recognize the importance of the incarnation for your life, it counts now, your future is secure. Don't let earthly concerns make you lose your heavenly reward. It's time to renew your vows with your bridegroom.
