The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory. John 1:14
We know that passion can fuel dangerous causes but it can also advance the kingdom of God. Take a look at this recent video in which a group of Christians in China receive their first Bible. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=0FECC1NU
Am I surprised? I shouldn’t be. Once I embrace Jesus, will I not embrace His Words? Will they not precious to me? Will I not be challenged to love what He loves? Will I not grow a distaste for the things He hates?
If I find myself today to be lukewarm, a condition which God detests, I will also discover that I am void of passion. I’ve lost it somewhere and must figure out where, and why. In the meantime, there is little more dangerous to my soul than hanging around others who are also lukewarm. Once the Spirit of God revives me, I’ll begin to second guess myself and feel like a freak for caring so deeply about what they so easily dismiss.
If dispassionate Christians comprise the hub of my fellowship, I will attempt to share the most beautiful and personal things of the Spirit with others who squirm to confirm them. My zeal makes them uncomfortable and when my stories fall flat, I will be undone. The next time around, I will reign in my emotions because I know that to fit in, my fire needs to be repressed.
I’ve asked myself this question today. If the Scriptures were taken from me, would I be as upset – on the continuum – as those Chinese Christians are joyful? Do my friends resemble this particular body of believers? If so, our fellowship is contagious and combustible. If not, perhaps it’s time to change spiritual company.
I’ll never leave the company of those who are on the move for Your kingdom. I’ll never settle for less than fellowship with passionate worshipers. Amen
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