I came across this affirmation of one man’s faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Maybe... it should be posted on a wall in our houses, so we can see it everyday.
I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed.
I have the power of the Holy Spirit within me.
The die has been cast.
I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made.
There's no retreat... no going back.
I'm a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure.
I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity.
I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded.
I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, live by prayer and labor by [His] power.
My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my guide reliable, my mission clear.
I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus. I love Him deeply.
I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know and work till He stops me.
And when He comes for His own, He will have no problems recognizing me -- my banner will be clear!
Are you a Christian? Can you relate to the words of this unnamed man who toils for the Lord in some remote and desolate region of Africa? Maybe it's time to think about renovating your heart and living your life in the middle of His Will and Purpose.
Serving God... is great gain!
