Only those who are committed to God’s purpose will come to know, understand and experience that purpose. Commitment, which follows our response to His call to salvation, is a commitment to follow Him, not only as Savior but as Lord. We commit ourselves to becoming His disciples. And through discipleship, we commit ourselves to God’s purpose. Then, as we learn to follow Him, listen to Him and obey Him, He reveals to us our gifts, talents and opportunities.

A commitment to Jesus and the discipleship process that follows is similar to the education we go through when we are working for an academic degree. Whether it is a two-year associate’s degree, a four-year bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree, we make the determination that we will commit those years—difficult as they may be—to the educational process. And as we go through a degree program, there are demanding times—some of them almost unbearable. But we hang in there anyway because there is a goal to accomplish. We change our focus to the purpose in mind.

The same is true of our commitment to what the Lord has called us to do. Whether you are in a top executive role or filling the double role of a single parent—whatever your status is, you have been placed where you are for such a time as this. Eventually, this season will pass, and you will be ready for another time—another level of service.

Why We Do What We Do

"Dear Dr. Tony Evans,

I'm calling just to say thank you for all of your people there who pray for others. I received a card from your ministry telling me that your team prays for us. It's a great comfort that our requests are prayed for and to know that there are Christian people who care about what happens to me in my life, especially when I was having trouble, and it seemed as though I was getting the help I needed. So thank you, and God bless you all."

—Clyde