Heading Forward While Looking Back

I read a statement recently on Facebook that caught my attention. “If you’re gonna talk, mean what you say; if you’re gonna change, change for the better; if you’re gonna leave, leave today; if you’re gonna stay, stay forever.” These words address a major problem in Christendom today. Many have become captive to the spirit of indecisiveness. They seem to be unsure of themselves in their commitment to the things of God. While they talk of dedication their walk portrays a different language. They say they want to go forward but words such as “might, maybe, or not sure” dominate their vocabulary. Such examples remind me of the occasion where Jesus said, “No man who puts his hand to the plow, and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Have you ever wondered what Jesus was thinking when He said those words? Was His heart torn and His eyes filled with tears as he thought about the temperament of His audience? Was He really saying, “Your words tell me you love me but your actions speak louder?” It is for certain that He was disappointed because He knew the struggle that exists with indecisiveness. The reason being, we can never accomplish anything by looking through our rear view mirror. If we head forward but continue to look back our lives will chart a crooked path filled with disappointment and unfulfilled dreams. Rejection was not in the heart of Jesus, but He did want His followers to mean and do what they say. There is destiny in the cross and the only way to successfully carry it is to keep looking forward.