What shapes your commitment?

"But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'" — Matthew 1:20

Imagine Joseph's dilemma. He's engaged to Mary, but he learns she's pregnant before their wedding. The weight of this news would crush most men. Joseph's initial plan is understandable—quietly end the engagement, spare Mary public humiliation, and preserve his own dignity.

But then God intervenes. In a dream, an angel reveals a greater purpose: Mary's child is conceived by the Holy Spirit, and Joseph is to marry and raise this child as his own. God's plan wasn't just for Mary—it required Joseph's full commitment, too.

And here's the catch: Joseph didn't receive every detail of the plan upfront. He didn't know how others would respond or all the challenges ahead. But he obeyed, choosing God's way over his way. That's what commitment looks like—surrendering our plans to God and trusting when we don't know all the details.

Your spiritual commitment should never be contingent on you knowing all the details—it's about trusting the One who does.

What commitment has God called you to make or keep?

Instead of debating and focusing on the unknowns, focus on being faithful to what God has already called you to do. Like Joseph, trust God's purpose over your plans, knowing he reveals his will to those fully committed to him.

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Ask This:

1. What unknowns are keeping you from fully committing to God's plan in your life?
2. How can you demonstrate faithfulness to the commitments God has already placed before you?

Do This:

Be committed—fully!

Pray This:

Lord, thank You for inviting me into Your greater purpose. Help me to trust You in the unknown and stay faithful to Your calling. Amen.

Play This:

God of All My Days.