But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62

 

Have you thought about your commitment to Jesus? How committed are you to His way of life? Human nature usually takes our mind back to the old ways, the ways we are comfortable with, the way that works easy for us. Yet, our old ways and old thinking don’t line up with God’s ways (Isaiah 55:8). Jesus was pretty clear that anyone who accepts Him, is not fit for the kingdom if they keep desiring the old way of life.

 

Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3

 

Maybe you struggle with a sin that seems to follow you like a ball and chain, wrapped around your life or you find it difficult to develop the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23. It’s a great parallel that Jesus compares our attachment to Him as hands to a plow. It’s hard work maneuvering that plow through the dirt, turning up new soil. But it is necessary if you want a crop that produces good yields. Same is true for a child of God, you must remain committed to the Lord, serving Him without question. When you make that commitment, everything else has no purpose in your life; only what is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report and praiseworthy.   

 

Its time to take hold of the plow and break new ground for your life, so God can produce a yield of spiritual blessings through your commitment to live the life He has called you to through Jesus Christ.

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15