Loyally Committed

I love to love things. I try not to be overly compulsive, but if I love something, I really love it. It becomes a loyalty issue, like being a Cowboys fan.

Loyalty is big with me. I love allegiance, commitment, sold-out devotion, and covenant. These qualities in people really get my attention.

I love the church, and when I say “church,” I mean the body of Christ – the people who faithfully love and serve Him and others. However, I hate me some religious folks and the junk they tend to operate in and pass along to others.

I believe Jesus is totally anti-religion. He was 2,000 years ago, and being the same yesterday, today, and forever, He still is today.

Religious people like to show off their degree, spout off about their “calling,” talents, accomplishments, and qualifications. I really don’t think Jesus cares about those things.

What does He care about? Faithfulness and loyalty. He cares about covenant.

You see, Jesus qualifies those who are selflessly devoted. Servants who don’t fall out or lose focus. You can count on them and their heart for the Lord and His work.

On the other hand, I think He also gets tired of our excuses for dropping the ball or running off the reservation.

Often, what we want isn’t what we need. There are seasons when we experience lack, and seasons of abundance, times to sow, and times to reap. In all of these, give praise and honor to the Lord. Live large through the Holy Spirit.

God loves to use people who are committed – even messed-up people like you and me. Do you want God to use you for great things in the Kingdom? Your loyalty, love, and willingness to go after His heart by serving qualify you for the job, so get going!