“So that place was called Beersheba, because the two men swore an oath there.” Genesis 21:31 NIV
Building good relationships means consecrating and remembering one’s commitment. Abraham named the place where the covenant was sealed Beersheba. Abraham was memorializing his commitment by naming the place where the commitment was made. The commitment was of critical importance, and Abraham wanted to keep it ever before his mind. Every time he thought or heard of the place Beersheba, he would remember his commitment and renew it before the Lord. May we be reminded each time we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion, of our Lord’s commitment to us and our commitment to Him. In building good relationships, it is absolutely essential for us to remember our commitment to our Lord and others. When we make a commitment, it is made before the Lord as well as before others. We give our word that we will keep the commitment; therefore, we must remember our commitment and do what we promised. The Scriptures are very clear: “If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the Lord your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin.” (Deuteronomy 23:21); “All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37). When we fail to abide by our commitment, it creates mistrust, breaking down our relationship with others. Praise the Lord that He never fails to keep His commitment to us.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, as You are committed to us, may we keep our commitments.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, we praise You that You are ever faithful and keep Your commitment to us. May we be as diligent in keeping our commitments to others. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Matthew 20:1-16
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