PASSION, POWER AND PEACE

Matthew 26:39 NIV Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

I wonder what you’re passionate about? You may be keen to save the world’s wildlife, or have a hobby which really grabs your interest whenever you have the time, or maybe it’s a worthy cause you raise money to support? 

When we look at the life of Jesus in the gospels, we see He was passionate about His Father’s kingdom, passionate about loving people and healing them wherever He went.  Although He had great power to work miracles He only used it for the work God gave Him to do. He was called the Prince of Peace for a reason, and He gave His gift of peace to us. He never seemed to be in a hurry, but spent hours in prayer so He was able to achieve everything that was set in front of Him.

Jesus’ whole life had purpose, and our purpose is the same as His, to bring glory to our Heavenly Father, to bear much fruit for Him and as we stay connected to Him and do what He says we’ll experience His peace as well.😊

But what if our passion for the Lord has become a bit weak and could do with a boost? If so, it’s a good time to connect again with the Easter story and imagine yourself in each of the scenes throughout the week. 

See yourself in the triumphal procession into Jerusalem with the cheering crowds, in the bustle of the city, in the debating in the synagogue as to who Jesus is. Is He the Messiah or not? Is He a fraud? See yourself sitting at the table with the disciples for their last meal with Jesus, then watching as the events around the Cross unfold and no one could do anything to stop what God had planned before the foundation of the world.

Look with fresh eyes and allow God to reignite the fire of your passion for Jesus this Easter week, to know with certainty that He is the Son of the Living God, that He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life and our personal Saviour for evermore.  

He is the One who still loves us with a passion and we can give Him all our love, our thanks, and our praise today. In Jesus name. Amen.