Passion

A new friend recently told me a story about a conversation he had with his son who is a freshman in high school. His son is a wrestler and is bigger and about 40-50 pounds heavier. My 48 year old friend was willing to go on the wrestling match with his son and he knew that he would win because of his passion. He told his son, "That's what you need. You need passion. Skill and talent don't always win. But, passion will win every time."

The next morning I woke up about 5 am and my first thoughts were about this story. I had to ask myself, "What am I passionate about?" I'm a pretty laid back guy, so I don't get fired up very often, especially not enough to want to wrestle someone and win. Then my thoughts went to Jesus. He was very passionate. He was and is passionate about all of humanity. So much so that He was willing to take the physical abuse and beating, the cursing, and the humilation of being crucified. He did all of that so that my sins and your sins can be forgiven and so we can have the hope of eternal salvation with Him. Now THAT is passion!

So, I ask myself, "What am I passionate about?" Am I passionate about loving the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind? Am I willing to love people like Jesus loves them? Really?! Am I willing to lay down my life so that others can know who Jesus is and that they, too, can have a personal relationship with Him. Lord, make me passionate like You are.

What are you passionate about?