Resolutions

Resolutions

I have made a New Year’s resolution to loose weight. So, you might ask, “What are you doing here?” This is only one meal among many. I’ll do better at the next one. I’m not going to give up just because I slipped up.

I hate it when people say “I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I know I won’t keep them.” That is such a defeatist attitude. They have failed before they even begin.

Nazarite Vow

In a previous Sunday School lesson I learned about the Nazerite Vow. I guess you could say that a vow is much more involved than a resolution. At least these people took it more seriously than we take resolutions.

This vow took a lot of resources to enter into. There were sacrifices and offerings to be made. If you slipped up accidentally or even unintentionally, you started over. The same sacrifices and offerings were made which again were of great value. And you started again from day one.

Jesus’ Life

Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice – a painful death on a cruel cross for my sins and your sins.

Resolutions for God

Can’t you make a resolution for God? It’s not too late – you can start today. Can’t you sacrifice a little of your time – a little of your resources to do something for Him who loves you so?

Resolutions for Family

Can’t you make a resolution for your family? It’s not too late – you can start today. Maybe it could be to be a better dad, a better grandfather, or a better husband. Maybe it could be a simple overnight trip that got the family away from everything including the cell phones and video games.

Resolutions for Church

Can’t you make a resolution for your church. It’s not too late – you can start today. Maybe to increase your attendance, your giving, or your responsibilities.

It’s not too late – you can start today.

Thank you.