By the way of introduction my name is Craig Reaks. I became a Christian about seven years ago and would like to share with you what I have found in that time in regards to commitment in my walk with God.
I guess you could say that I am finding it difficult to commit to the body of Christ. I was quiet surprised when I was asked to write an article for this magazine on commitment when I am finding it difficult to commit. I am always amused with how the Lord works in my life and tests me.
In my opinion the purpose of testing commitment is to strengthen our character and deepen our relationship with God. Through this difficult time, I am strengthening my commitment to obey God. I am also learning about God’s ability to provide. I believe God refines us through difficult circumstances, if we allow Him. When we are being tested we can either complain, or we can try to see how God is strengthening us to develop our character.
Until just recently I realised that all I had done was complain and ask “Why me?” Why did I have to get caught in this mess when everyone around me was doing the same thing? As I think back about that time in my life, I can’t even imagine where I would be if I hadn’t committed to Christ.
The fact does not elude me that there are ones committed and have a faith towards me. This is demonstrated by the invitation to write this article. As I thought about commitment I started thinking about things we commit to. There can be many things like sports, work, clubs and many interest groups like helping with good causes.
It is my opinion the most important commitment we can enter in to is a relationship with the LORD. In making the commitment to the LORD you make a commitment to relationship.
Craig Reaks
