“I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!"
Luke 12:49-50
Has God put something in your heart that burns with such holy passion that you cannot hold it in? Is there a fire in your bones, a yearning in your heart, that motivates you? Even in the mundane of life you find yourself longing for something more, something of greater significance. You know God has spoken to you. He has given you wonderful promises. You have seen a picture of your destiny. You have been called by the Lord and you yearn to see His will accomplished in your life.
For me, I know God has placed me on this earth for more than what I am right now experiencing. My heart longs for the fullness of His purpose to be realized in my life. I want to see all that God has promised me accomplished. I don't want to leave one thing left undone for which God has placed me on this earth to do.
God save us from passionless living! We all need a burning heart desire which motivates and fills us with joy.
The greatest pursuit in life is knowing and loving Jesus. But it is from that intimate relationship where good deeds flow. Good works, set on fire with the passion of God, have power to change the world. Jesus had a deep relationship with Abba Father. Consequently, he went forth into the world and kindled fires in people's hearts for God. He did what he saw the Father doing. (John 5:19) And he did it with passion.
It is fitting that we consider the time leading up to Jesus crucifixion as his PASSION. Indeed, Jesus was full of passion for what God had placed him on this earth to accomplish. Likewise should we be. I pray that the Lord will fill you today with passion for His kingdom being established on the earth. No task is too small, no calling insignificant. In whatever you do, as you do it unto the Lord, may it be with passion!
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