Several centuries ago the troops of the Spanish military commander, Cortez, landed in armada strength on the beaches of what is now Mexico in their effort to conquer the Aztecs and claim the land for Spain.

The general, knowing that the battle would be difficult, and morale weak in this new land, ordered his troop ships burned and sunken in the harbor. With the only means of retreat and escape destroyed and the choices narrowed to total commitment, the soldiers took the only option and moved ahead toward victory.

Perhaps Paul had something like that in mind when he announced that the Christians should be considered dead to themselves and alive in Christ. If we are dead, how can we turn back? There is nothing left to turn back to but death.

Our options are limited to just one: total commitment to the new life in Christ. There’s no turning back!

Tags: commitment, life