Fully Committed?

1 Kings 16; 2 Chronicles 15-16; Colossians 1

June 15, 2016

“…’Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the Lord your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand…For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.’…Asa was angry with the seer because of this; he was so enraged that he put him in prison…”

2 Chronicles 16:7, 9, 10

What are the attributes of someone whose heart is fully committed to the Lord?

We might claim that quality, but how is it lived out?

In Asa’s story, when faced with opposition, he found a political solution rather than humbling himself before the Lord and crying out to him. Then, when confronted with his misplaced trust, he became defensive, vindictive, and angry with God’s messenger. Pride was revealed. After a lifetime of seeking and serving the Lord, Asa’s pride caused him to waver when tested.

How do we respond in our tests within family, work, community, or Church contexts?

What do our responses reveal to us regarding the true state of our hearts?

Fully committed hearts are full of faith, humility, and grace in life’s tests. Fully committed hearts frequently cry out to the Lord as their strength; they find their hope in the Lord.

“Lord Jesus, you are my life and my strength. I rely on you and trust you for my deliverance and provision, for your glory.”