²⁷ Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. ²⁸ For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Matthew 26:27-28 [NKJV]

When I first began this whole daily devotionals routine, I had one very important belief, I knew then that the only way we can truly consider ourselves Christians, is by learning to follow the Word of God on a daily basis in our lives. No, I’m not saying that we have to be perfect human beings because that would be impossible. But I am saying that like Jesus, we need to learn to practice and live out the word of God in our daily lives the best way we can.

I understood that being a Christian isn’t just about trying to preach the word of God to others. What’s the point of being able to quote the bible, chapter and verses if we aren’t actually living according to the word right? What I wanted was to be a doer. So that became a really central part of my daily live for nearly two years (until I stopped).

Now that I’m 20 days into this routine/life again, I feel like this is sort of a milestone, or perhaps more like a checkpoint. This is to me, a reminder of what the Lord wants me to do (or to achieve). Basically, the point of it all. The point for everything that I am doing today is really about re-commitment. A re-commitment to God, a re-commitment to the Word of God, a re-commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Holy Spirit.

At least, according to the study notes, this phase/period of my life can be seen as a time where I would be put to the test. It will also be a period where I may need to prove myself where the spiritual things are concerned. It’s not enough to say that I’m re-committing myself. Sure, I mean to some degree, perhaps the verbal re-commitment is important. It’s an acknowledgement of sorts. But it takes more than words. Again. I’m going back to my believe about being a doer.

So, by connecting all the dots, I like to think that God is telling me, or reminding me, “Don’t just say that you want to re-commit to this life with me. You need to show it. Demonstrate it.”

So perhaps that is exactly what I needed to do.

Personal Prayer for Today

Dear Father in Heaven,

Firstly, I want to say thank You for a speedy recovery of my flu and cough. And I also wanted to thank You for giving me a lot of good quality rest/sleep these last two days.

Thank You for speaking to me through Your word tonight. Thank You for also reminding me of why I started this whole journey in the first place. I started it because I didn’t just want to be someone that preaches the bible, but rather, I wanted to be a doer of the word of God. The very same way that Jesus Christ was the living word of God.

Thank You for reminding me that to recommit myself to You requires more than just words. It’s also about what I do and how I choose to conduct myself on a daily basis.

As I get up each morning to get ready to face the day, I trust that You will continue to help me, guide me and lead me every step of the way. I know that my re-commitment to You will be tested and challenged. I am prepared now. I am ready. Give me the courage and strength that I need to take on those challenges.

I vow to give You all of the praise, and all the glory.

In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.