What is passion? I think of it as an extreme, almost ungovernable emotion. Passion is when you feel so strongly about something, it’s difficult to keep it inside. When you feel passionate about something or someone, no one has to convince you to take action.
As Christians, it’s worth pausing to ask ourselves, what are we really passionate about? What makes us willing to sacrifice time, money, and talents? Our careers? Our families? Fulfilling our dreams? How well do our deepest passions reflect Christ’s passions?
Jesus was passionate about the cross. He didn’t look forward to it, but He was absolutely determined to go through it, because He knew it was necessary for the fulfillment of God’s plan.
When Jesus tells us to take up our crosses and follow Him, He is calling us to give our lives. He is calling us to be passionate about the things of His Kingdom.
From Scripture we know that Jesus was serious about “the least” among us – the prisoner, the sick, the alien – that He lists in Matthew 25.
What would our lives look like if we took Jesus’ passions as our own? One thing’s for sure: it would change us, and it would change the world. Young David was passionate about the honor of Israel and his God, and he slew the giant Goliath. Esther was passionate about saving the lives of her people, and she found the courage to risk her life and confront a king.
I challenge you today to take on Jesus’ passions. You won’t ever be the same, and you won’t ever regret it. Learn how we can help equip you today at prisonfellowship.org.