Are We Willing To Make That Commitment

One of the most powerful and moving books I've read in recent years is Richard Stearns' The Hole In Our Gospel. The book is a story of how a CEO faced his own struggle to obey God, whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.

At it's very core the book is a challenge to American Christians to remember their place in the family of the Body of Christ and the responsibilities that come with affluence and relative security. The book is not only compelling but motivating:

The question for us is whether we are willing to make that commitment-to live and act differently, and to repair the hole in our own gospel. If we are, then God will use us as parts of His amazing plan to change our world....

...this... involves an intentional decision. It doesn't just happen.

The truth is, demonstrating commitment is hard work - but in all walks of life, leadership comes down to commitment. Commitment focuses on eliminating complacency, confronting what is not working, and consistently striving for improvement. The spirit of improving is rooted in challenging current expectation and ultimately taking the risk to make changes.

Wavering commitment is usually seen as no commitment at all. It takes determination and persistence. Possibly the best description of commitment is "persistence with a purpose".

So the question then becomes, are you willing to commit yourself to a higher standard - a greater purpose?