The immense authority and power of God portrayed in Job's understanding of his creator is tinged with a sense of man's helplessness and dependence.

This authority is again reflected in Jesus' invitation to follow Him. He expects a clear and unconditional response. Our Lord entertains nothing less than total surrender and commitment. We just have to say "Yes" to Him for when the Kingdom of God is placed first in our lives everything else is taken care of.

When we are in two minds about our commitment to Jesus, it becomes difficult to be enthusiastic about His cause. In a highly competitive era we either have a commitment or get swallowed up. Jesus has no second thoughts about schizophrenic Christians. He is willing to tolerate imperfection and failures, but a lack of commitment is already a half-way rejection.

Invested with passion for Jesus' cause, the Apostles took up their positions to spread the Good News. The conversion of Paul brought the opportunity of salvation to the Gentiles and so the list grows with the names of committed and impassioned men and women like St Francis Xavier and the founders of the various religious congregations and missionaries who brought us the Good News. In our personal circles, is our enthusiasm enough for the cause of salvation?