BE FAITHFUL TO YOUR COMMITMENT

At the time of adversities and troubles we commit our lives and belongings to God.  But, once it is fulfilled, we find ways to escape from the commitment made- we either tend to ignore it or justify our avoidance.

A ship was caught up in a storm in the sea. All were panicked and they started praying intensely. There was a wealthy man among them and he also prayed loud:   "If you save us today Lord, I shall sell my property and distribute the proceeds to the poor."  After a few minutes the storm stopped.  He regretted about his commitment. Since everyone in the ship has heard, he could not go back from his promise.   He published that he is going to sell the property.  He tied a cat in front of the house and priced it to be 10 million rupees and priced the property to be Re.10.  There was one condition that both shall be sold together only.   It was sold as per his instruction because both together it was worth it. The rich man pocketed Rs. 10 million and distributed ten rupee to the poor.  Thus he kept the commitment.

Are we different when we make a commitment to God? Are we willing to keep our commitment or find ways of by-passing it?