Can I Do This?

But if the slave plainly says, "I love my master, my wife, and my
children; I will not go out as a free man," then his master shall bring him to God, then he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl; and he shall serve him permanently. (Exodus 21:5-6).

The slave in this passage, after his ear was pierced, was commonly referred to as a bondservant. The slave's decision to "go under the awl" was a voluntary one and greatly influenced by the type of person the master was. His life proclaimed his passionate love for his master. His life, and now his piercing, left no doubt about his undivided and intense loyalty.

Have you exhibited a similar loyalty to your Master? No, I am not asking have you placed your ear against a doorpost. But, simply this, would people around you, those who you have consistent contact with, be surprised if you outwardly revealed that you are a Chrisitian? They shouldn't be surprised. Hopefully, it is evident in who God is creating you to be.

I encourage you to be bold in your loyalty to your Master. Allow Him to permeate all areas of your life. He desires all of you. You may ask, "[c]an I do this? There are areas of my life that I want to keep to myself." My answer--He knows already who you are and all that there is about you. Why not allow Him to take complete control of all aspects of your life! You follow a loving, compassionate, caring Master who truly has your best interests at heart. Give Him your loyalty.