Make a Choice for Commitment

God loves our whole hearted commitment to Him and He does not want us to be double minded. Until there is commitment, there is hesitancy and a chance to draw back. The Bible describes such a person as one who is tossed about, unsure of everything, not dependable and lacking direction.
James 1:6-8
...when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
On the other hand, when we are totally committed, we move ahead no matter what the circumstance and this is when God will break through and reveal Himself in that situation!

Let us look at the story of Daniel's three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were in training in Babylon under King Nebucchadnezer. These Jewish youth were very committed to their God and refused to bow down to a golden idol that Nebucchadnezer had built even though there was an edict passed that said they will be thrown into the furnace. They were brought to the king and their commitment questioned.
Daniel 3:14
.. Nebuchadnezzar said to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up?
Even before the king, the three friends did not flinch. They were wholeheartedly committed and they were ready to be thrown to the fire because they knew the God they served was steadfast, faithful, dependable and responsible.
Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."

We know how the story ended. God rescued the boys from the fire and God was glorified.
Daniel 3:25-28
He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!" So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
When there is commitment, we will be tried but when we stick to it, God is glorified and God will bless our lives to have lasting impact.

Someone said that there are three kinds of Christians - tow boat Christians, sail boat Christians and steam boat Christians. The tow boat Christians never go unless somebody drags them along. The sail boat Christians go in fair weather. The steam boat Christians go at all times. Which one are you? Are you committed whole heartedly? Or are you double minded? If you are wavering, what is your concept of God? If you truly know the love and commitment God has for you, you will make a choice of commitment.