Most folks have heard the story of the chicken and the pig who found out a church was going to have a breakfast to raise money for the poor. So they discussed what they could do to help the church out. The chicken quickly stepped up and volunteered some eggs for the ham and eggs breakfast. She said I will donate some eggs for the meal. She then asked the pig what she was going to do and told her to commit something. The pig simply looked at the chicken and replied "For you it's a commitment, for me it's total sacrifice". We hear it all the time different groups want us to support their cause. They want our financial and moral backing. There are all kinds of causes we could get behind today. Many of them are good causes and some are lame and nothing more than scams being perpertrated for the purpose of getting money. We need to know what it is we believe in and give a commitment to that cause. Some people today do not allow themselves to be committed to anything or anyone esle but themsleves. Or they let themselves become duped into committing to something that is wrong or goes against everything they do believe in. I think that is a major issue for many today.
There are many who profess to be Christians and go to church on a regular basis. Yet many of these same people are not committed to doing much for Christ when it comes to their faith. They think church attendance is fine. They, like the Pharisees, give out of their abundance while others , like the poor widow, give out of their want. They give only what is required to meet the bare standards. But finances are not the only thing they do not commit to His kingdom. They often fail to commit their talents and abililities for God to use to build His kingdom. Commitment to His kingdom and plans are crucial if we are to see the church rise up and impact the world as He calls us to do. But I beleive that God calls us to higher standard and he just doesn't want commitment, He wants sacrifice! David would not offer sacrifices to God that cost him nothing. Gos is worthy of our best and our all. After all, He gave us His best when He sent Jesus to come and die for our sins. I think Jim Elliot who lost his life along with four others trying to bring the gospel to a tribe of South American indians said it best. "He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose lose!" I have to ask myself constantly whether I am sacrificing or just commiting to my Lord and Saviour. Simply put, are you the chicken or the pig?
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