WEEK 2 – DAY 5

COMMITMENT

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people,and thy God my God. Ruth 1:16

COMMITMENT – We talk about commitment in the marriage relationship, but Ruth’s commitment was to her mother-in-love. Perhaps this was an extension of her love and commitment to her husband or because she admired and loved Naomi, not just as a mother-in-law but as a friend. Her commitment extended not just to Naomi but to the Lord. It was a commitment for the rest of their lives, until death would separate them.

COMMITMENT – It is difficult to find that type of commitment today. The divorce rate, even among Christians, has skyrocketed. Very few people have “life-long” friends. Susan and I have something extremely rare and precious – a commitment to be Mother-Sister-Friends depending on what each of needs at the moment. When Susan came to live in my home, I knew this would be a commitment for the rest of her life or mine depending on which one the Lord receives home first (Susan always says we hope we go together, leaving neither behind). However, I did not truly understand the level of love God would give us for each other until we stepped out in faith to be roommates.

COMMITMENT – Sometimes extremely difficult but ultimately soooooooo worth it whether it is commitment in the marriage relationship, commitment to other family members, commitment to a friend. It is especially worth being entirely committed and submitted to the Lord Jesus.

Lord, let us take commitment seriously—first to You and then to the people You place in our lives.