GOD’S PASSION
John
4:23
But
the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the
Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship
him
Luke
19:10
For
the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
When you seek something, you pursue it with all your
heart. Many people call this a passion. It’s a relentless conviction and
burning obsession to follow something that an individual deems worthy and
valuable. You see passion in many areas of life. Sports fans follow their teams
often dressed in unusual outfits with bodies and faces plastered in wild colors.
Musical instrumentalists and vocalists stir up our heart when they play or sing
a number with confidence, boldness and power. Passion drives us to go beyond
the limits in search of things we value greatly.
Did you know that God has passions too? When you study
the Bible and see his heart and activity, you discover that there are two
things that he seeks in this world with passion. According to the title verses
above, they are worshipers and the spiritually lost. Check me out on this, but
those are the only groups of people that God actually seeks in this world. In
his heart, worship and evangelism are at the center of his mission.
What passions occupy our lives today? Is worship high on
the list? Is there regular time set aside to come to God in personal
thanksgiving, prayer and adoration? If so, God is seeking you. Come to him
right now in a spirit of reverence and he’ll draw near to you. If you need
strength for your day, spend some time in personal worship.
Are you concerned for the spiritually lost people around
you? God is not only concerned about them, but also pursuing them too. Are you
praying for and pursuing them? When was the last time you talked to someone
about Christ and the gospel?
