Commitment

On the Third Sunday of Easter the word that stuck with me from the sermon was COMMITMENT.  Actually it was more than just the sermon.  I had the pleasure to participate in a Men's Conference at Holy Name of Jesus, over 500 Catholic men singing (yes, I typed right) singing praise and worship songs led by Josh Blakesley, and intently listening to inspiring presenters (Bishop John Noonan, Peter Herbeck and Fr. Mike Fones).

But let's go back to that word, COMMITMENT.

Using Peter Herbeck's analogy of a poker game with Jesus.  When its my turn to make the bet, with the chips representing all the things in my life, how do I bet?  To make a long story short, there is only one answer Jesus is looking for from me, bet it "ALL IN".

Is this what I've done?  Reflecting on the many moments and identities (masks and costumes) I've encountered I can see where I have only bet a few of my chips and clung to the rest, fooling myself in thinking I was in control.  It wasn't until I figured out and acknowledged how little control I really have that I could begin to shove more and more of my chips into the pot with Jesus.

The question I am sitting here honestly asking myself is, "Am I REALLY all in?"  For others they may perceive I am, but even that begs the inner question to myself even louder, "Am I REALLY all in?  Peter is confronted with this question in the Gospel of John (Jn 21:1-19).

The blessing in my self questioning and Jesus' response to Peter, Jesus will be with us and meet us where we are at.  I believe I am moving in the right direction and am working on being more boldly a disciple of Jesus.  I believe this is the purpose of this blog, may I do this in remembrance of Him who went "ALL IN" for my salvation.