Devotionals

A Committed Life

by Jennifer Woodley 
09/22/23
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“Aaron and his sons did all the things that the Lord commanded through Moses.” Leviticus 8:36 (NRSV)

Aaron and his sons had a full time vocation of service to God. Their entire life day after day was dedicated to worshipping God by bringing sacrifices to atone for the Israelites' sins. This was an ordered, structured life of service. There was no time or even any inclination to be diverted by the ungodly distractions of the pagan cultures around them. Scripture says in Leviticus that they did everything that they were told by God through the voice of Moses.

A committed life. Can we as Christ's followers describe our life this way? Spiritual growth requires a life that is set apart and wholly dedicated to God. Part time service won't do. Being a Sunday Christian is not enough. God requires all of us, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Jesus is Lord of us all, or not Lord at all.

We are prone to compromise our life with Christ and wander from His ways. What we need is an undivided heart. David cried out to God in Psalm 86, “Give me an undivided heart to revere your name.” If we are offering God just parts of our life, it's time to stop fooling ourselves and get serious about revering God. Let's surrender our whole committed selves to Him, for we cannot find favour with God any other way.

'Father, forgive me for not surrendering myself fully to you. Show me what I am holding back from you and give me an undivided heart that is eager to serve you fully and faithfully. Amen.'