Amazed or Committed

Mark 1:27, 2:12, 5:20, 5:42, 6:2, 7:37.

All these verses highlight one thing: many people who saw Jesus perform miracles were amazed.  They were wowed and awed and at times beyond astonished.  However, many of these people, despite having a positive response to the works of Jesus, did not then have a positive response to the call of Jesus.  They loved his miracles.  They loved the benefits he provided, but they did not love the man.  As soon as he started to talk about eating his flesh and drinking his blood and personal crucifixion on his behalf, people started dropping like flies.  A lot of times people who say they love someone do not then follow through with their actions. That's why there's the saying, "Actions speak louder than words."  Hypocrisy is not new on this planet.  Jesus worked to combat it.  Nowadays it walks boldly around as a symptom of a greater problem: a lack of commitment.  When people are uncommitted they are unwilling to sacrifice.  So this Christmas, I'm contemplating whether or not I am truly a committed follower of Christ, or if I'm just acting the part.