Many are involved, but few are committed. Observing a family enjoying ham and eggs for breakfast, a chicken asked a pig: “Don’t you just feel good to know that we’re making a contribution to the joy and wellbeing of humanity?” The pig responded pensively: “For you it’s a contribution, but for me it’s total commitment.” The chicken is “involved”—it lays its eggs and resumes normal activities. The pig is “totally committed”—it must be slaughtered to make ham. Do you merely contribute or truly sacrifice? Jesus explains that total commitment requires total devotion, sacrifice, and self-denial (Luke 14: 26, 27, 33). Don’t just be involved in a relationship, organization, or cause, be committed! —Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 