But I’m just one person, you may be thinking. Can anything I do really matter to the world around me?

One person really can make a difference! In fact, if you’ll take a look at history, you’ll see that “ones” have been making a huge difference! For instance, did you know:

• Just one vote caused King Charles I of England to be beheaded in 1649.

• One vote made Adolph Hitler head of the Nazi Party in 1923.

• Just one vote determined that Americans would speak English rather than German in 1776.

• In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.

• In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.

• One vote elected Thomas Jefferson president in 1800.

• Just one man, Noah, heard and obeyed God’s voice. The ark he built saved the entire animal kingdom and procreated humankind.

• She was just one woman—and single, too!— but Phoebe volunteered to deliver Paul’s letter to the Romans. And how that book has influenced millions of Christians through the ages!

• Just one man—the Son of God, the greatest gift of all—offers eternal life to you and your friends. And Jesus Christ makes the biggest difference ever!

Are you ready to make a difference? It all happens through your commitment. Let’s take a look at the secrets. To be fully committed to making a difference, I must . . .

(Secret #1): Commit my life fully to Jesus Christ. Your purpose on earth is to be fully committed to your Creator. He made you with the capacity to know Him. And through His Holy Word, the Bible, He has made this very easy to understand. No one can use the excuse, “I just don’t get it. It’s too difficult to comprehend.” He made it simple. God wants to be the director of your life, because He has an incredible plan for your life.

(Secret #2): Commit to being a member of God’s family. A Christian without a spiritual family is a spiritual orphan. God doesn’t expect you to make it on your own. He places other believers in your path to encourage you, help solidify your faith and affirm your relationship with Him. Are you plugged into a church? A youth group? Are you a part of a Bible study? Being an integral part of God’s family will provide the support you need to make a genuine difference in the world. Being inside God’s family is what will get you through the tough times.

Know It!
There are Christians all over the world! So don’t settle for being a spiritual orphan. Determine to make yourself accountable to other believers, and bask in their fellowship.

Read It!
Romans 10:9; Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 1:3.

Pray It!
Tell God you don’t want to settle for being a spiritual orphan. Commit yourself to Him and His family. Ask Him to remind you of this commitment when you’re going through tough times and start to back away from Christians who care about you.

Check out yesterday’s devo, How’s Your Commitment?.