“I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to
live by your laws” (Psalm 119:30).
The term “resolution” (as we often think of it)
basically means “firm determination to take a course
of action.” With each new year people all around the
nation make their new year’s resolutions. With some
it is to quit smoking; with others its to go on a diet or
to get more exercise (etc.). Though intentions are
usually very good, for many it seems that their
determination loses steam in just a short while.
The same kind of frustration can be seen in our
spiritual lives. It’s not good enough to just talk the
talk, we must also walk the walk. There is little good
in making noble plans if we will not put those plans
into action and see them through.
God (our most perfect example) says of Himself,
“…Indeed I have spoken it; I will also bring it to
pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it” (Isaiah
46:11). Let me encourage you to follow God’s
example. And let us not only resolve to do the Lord’s
will, let us actually do it.