Pastor John’s Blog

The book of Judges portrays a time in Israel’s life where the people’s commitment to God fluctuated. Judges 17:6 tells us why: “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes” (NLT). This is a problem that still exists today. We often do what seems right in our own eyes because we forget, or ignore, that we have a King ruling over us. Jesus’ words to His disciples in Matthew 28:20 remind us that we are not to live doing things that please our eyes, but His eyes. That verse says, “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you” (NLT). So if you have noticed that your commitment to God has waned from time to time then you should probably ask yourself these two questions: Am I living my life as if Jesus were my King? Am I doing what He wants, or what I want? If you are not, then you can correct this today by praying and surrendering to Jesus’ Kingship. Live for Him!