Can we just take a moment to reflect on that statement for a minute? What a thought provoking concept, right? As I read that quote, I had to literally just sit back and let it sink in because of the crazy depth it contains! So here's what it got me thinking about.
When I think about a human soul on fire...I first and foremost automatically think of the desire of each of our hearts, whether we realize it or not, we are desiring Jesus Christ. Underneath everything is the desire for our Lord and Savior.
Following our utmost desire for Christ, we have our passions that are unique to each of us individually. God has blessed us immensely with various passions right? Anywhere from sports to theatre to animals to politics. We each have those things that just bring forth a burning sensation in our souls! It's absolutely beautiful and astounding the way that God made us to be! I just get so overwhelmed and excited thinking about it! But ok, getting back on track now, let's tie the two desires together.
Alright so we have Jesus, and our passions. And one common factor of the two is the way that they bring forth a fire in us...in our souls. The way I see it is that God has blessed us with those passions right? But not just to make us smile or give us something worthwhile to spend our time accomplishing. No, it's so much more than that! He gave us those passions and desires of our hearts to be a testimony! Each of us are living testimonies of Him and of His undying love for us! Which if we tie that thought back to the very beginning statement...we as living testimonies of our Lord, can be such a powerful weapon as we fight daily to grow in our relationships with God and to defeat Satan and his lies. Our very unique passions are our God-given "armor" per se. It is our duty to act on our passions and suit up in the armor at hand so that we can fight the daily battle against Satan as he tries, but fails, to win over our souls.
How incredibly exhilerating is it to think about how we, as simple human beings, can use our God given talents and passions to do extraordinary things! I want to bring forth a challenge for myself, and others. As we discover more of who we are, and what it is that brings about a fire in our souls, we should prepare for a journey of a lifetime. We have the beautiful opportunity to use our passions for more than we have ever imagined! I believe that God has blessed us with our talents and passions in order to authentically fight the battle of a lifetime, and bring as many people as we can with us as we strive to reach Heaven.
We have such a breathtaking role here on earth, and we have our suit of armor, passions, talents, and desire for Christ to stand firm against all that society tells us. We are capable of being radically different in the best way possible! So I challenge you, my friends, to take a stand. Embrace who you are, authentically use your passions to be witnesses for our Lord and Savior, and through Him, we will overcome all that Satan tempts us with.
With a fire in our souls like never before, we will set this world on fire and bring forth a desire for Jesus Christ that is stunningly contagious! We are called to stand out, so let us fear no more and finally take a stand.
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