Christ Compels Us

For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Christ's love compels us. It is Jesus moves us, movtivates us, inspires us. Jesus equips us, enables us, and provides for us.

I have been frustrated in the past few days, because I have not been able to accomplish everything I want to accomplish. But I realize that it is what I want to accomplish and that I am the one who is trying to do it. It is time for me to do what Jesus is calling me to, and then to leave the results to him.

I will not discover passion for the mission within myself. I will not find any words within myself that are worthy to share with others. I have nothing to give and to offer, but Jesus Christ who died and was raised again.

I was reminded by a brother in Christ at lunch today that my ministry needs to begin and end with Jesus. Without Jesus there is no ministry.

It is Jesus before me, Jesus behind me, Jesus above me, Jesus below me, and Jesus within me.

It is my desire to stop offering my solution, but simply to share Jesus.