Never Without Intention

Commitment. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Commitment is a 

word we hear when speaking of a championship team or when making 

reference to exemplary leadership. But, we need to take into consideration 

that commitment doesn’t come easily. Commitment is a pledged promise 

made to solidify one’s belief in seeing something to its end. Even at times 

when it would be easier to bale than to push forward, commitment reminds 

us there’s no turning back. 

Jesus reminds us in Luke 9 that no one having putting his hand to the 

plow and then turning back is fit for the kingdom of heaven. Let’s be 

honest…there are times in life that tempt us to quit short of our goal. 

I’m reminded of a time when Caleb first started playing pop warner 

football. The conditioning wrought upon these youngsters was intense! The 

coach had his sights set on winning the championship, so these kids ran hills, 

pulled tractor tires the length of the field and did numerous calisthenics. 

Caleb came home after a particular grueling practice and announced he 

wanted to quit. I told him at the end of the year if he decided he no longer 

wanted to play he could quit then. Interestingly enough, his team won the 

championship game that year by one touchdown (the only touchdown 

scored in the entire game). Caleb made sure to thank me for not letting him 

quit before he tasted victory that year. I couldn’t get him off the field after 

that win! Our Christian lives can be like that. There are times laced with 

sorrow, difficulty and even fear. We can be devasted by a doctor’s diagnosis, 

a layoff notice, or an unexpected financial difficulty. God’s Word reminds us 

not to give up until we taste victory; eternal life. It’s then we can look back 

and be reminded that every ounce of travail was well worth the victory. 

Have a blessed day and remember the One who gave it to you! 

Kevin