No half measures - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

How long will you falter between two opinions?
1 Kings 18:21

No half measures
During a war between France and Italy, a man who lived right on the border suffered greatly from the fighting. His property was in the middle of the battle zone and was taken in turn by troops from both sides. For his own safety, he is said to have sewn himself a reversible cloak showing the French national colours on one side and the Italian on the other.

He kept himself informed about the changing course of the front and always wore his coat with the colours of the nation that currently had the upper hand in his area. He “faltered” between two opinions.

Even today, many trim their sails to the wind. On special holidays, it is good manners for them to be seen in church. In some way, they also believe in the existence of God. Maybe one day they will find themselves in a situation where they need his help. They want to keep this door open for themselves.

But in their circle of colleagues or at parties, it is not difficult for them to join in the celebrations. They can easily adapt to those who don’t believe in God and don’t ask about His will concerning their actions.

The living and true God, however, is not satisfied with half measures. He wants us to turn to Him with all our heart, and to live for Him with all our heart. That is why He calls us to “turn and live” (Ezekiel 18:32).

Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 14:1-33 · 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5