I will not make mention of Him,
Nor speak anymore in His name.
But His word was in my heart like a burning fire
Shut up in my bones;
I was weary of holding it back,
And I could not.
Is God's Word so engrained in us that we can't keep it from coming out? Are we that dedicated to reading the Scriptures and hiding them in our hearts? Or do we know the Word and are now growing weary in trying to keep it from coming out? Are we so frustrated with the way the world responds to the Gospel that we give up on sharing it?
I am encouraged that a man of faith like Jeremiah struggled with these things. I'm also convicted to be more like him... to become so in love with Jesus that I cannot help but tell other people about Him. I want to openly and honestly live out my faith wherever I am. I want to be recognized as a Christ-follower, even if that means I will face the contempt of some people. I want God's Word to be like a burning fire in my heart. During this Easter season, I am reminded again of the tremendous sacrifice God made for me and I'm challenged to lay down my life-- my dreams, desires, and passions-- to serve Him with my whole heart.
Matthew 16:24- "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
Happy Easter!
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