Hebrews 13:5-6

. . . for he (God) hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Our commitments define us.

Commitments are . . .

• PUBLIC
• PERSONAL
• POWERFUL

Case Study: Shammah

2 Samuel 23:11-12

Jesus gave us the greatest example of commitment:

• TASK
• Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
• RESULT
• John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
• STRUGGLE
• Matthew 26:39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
• COMMITMENT
• John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
• PROMISE
• Text - I will never leave you or forsake you.

Will you commit your life to Jesus?

John 1:11He came unto his own, and his own received him not. . .
John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: