All or Nothing

It's ALL or Nothing. That's what God requires to live for Him. It can't be a half-hearted decision or effort. He demands our ALL!

I was reading this morning and came across this in 1 Kings 18: Elijah challenged the people: "How long are you going to sit on the fence? If God is the real God, follow him; if it's Baal, follow him. Make up your minds!"

Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make up their minds and CHOOSE who they would follow: God or the pagan idols of Baal. We have the same challenge. Will we serve God or follow the world? The Bible tells us we can't serve two masters. We have to choose who we'll serve.

When I read that in 1 Kings, it was like God was saying, "Have you given me your ALL?" "How long are you going to sit on the fence?"

For me, it was showing me I can't hold on to my "secret sins." I have to surrender every area of my life. I can't hold on to the "white lies" or "bad movies." I have to surrender all.

This reminded me what it says in Ephesians 4: "Since, then, we do not have the excuse of ignorance, everything—and I do mean everything—connected with that old way of life has to go. It's rotten through and through. Get rid of it! And then take on an entirely new way of life."

I've got to get rid of everything connected with the old life before I came to God. That's a pretty big order, but it's worth it. In Revelation, it warns us what will happen if we continue to live a lukewarm life toward God. It says He will spew us out!

I've been challenged (or convicted) today to step up and get off the fence in serving God. I will choose to follow Christ. Who are you going to follow?