A Confession
As I have been reading through and studying the story of the early church in the book of Acts something has been renewed in me. I have to confess…I want to change the world. I know…it’s the beauty pageant answer to “What do you want to do with your life?” But seriously, there is a subtle desire that influences everything I do…I want to witness a changed world. Changed to what…you say? Changed to love, peace, joy…changed to be a place that brings honor to its Owner.
The Apostles’ resolve in chapter 5 to “obey God rather than men” is full of cultural and spiritual significance for us today. It is as if they understood they were partnering with Jesus on His all-things-altering-mission of establishing the rule of God on earth. They understood their mission was more important than life, more fulfilling than self-esteem, more valuable than riches. They were willing to risk everything for the hope of changing the world in preparation for the return of Jesus. They saw themselves as servants partnering with God in His re-building effort of his most prized belonging.
I confess, sometimes I forget what I am called to do. There are moments that my desires, feelings, ego, and opinions matter more than God’s. And today, I confess my selfishness, my pride, my desire to achieve…
The only thing that matters…is what matters to God. I am a servant of God’s desires. And I am learning that God desires….a changed world. It’s what I live for…to witness a changed world.
well put my friend…well put!
< agrees w/ drew.
its so easy to get caught up in our own flesh. keep looking towards Him.