"The term 'passion' is used to describe everything from romance to hunger pangs... passion means whatever a person is willing to suffer for. In fact, that's the root meaning of the word. It comes from the Latin passerre, to suffer. It is what you hunger for so intensely that you will sacrifice anything to have it. The word 'apostle' means a sent one, a messenger.
'Apostolic passion,' therefore, is a deliberate, intentional choice to live for the worship of Jesus in the nations...
If you have apostolic passion, you are one of the most dangerous people on the planet. The world no longer rules your heart. You are no longer seduced by getting and gaining but devoted to spreading and proclaiming the glory of God in the nations. You live as a pilgrim, unattached to the cares of this world. You are not afraid of loss. You even dare to believe you may be given the privilege of dying to spread His fame on the earth. The Father's passions have become your passions. You find your satisfaction and significance in Him. You believe He is with you always, to the end of life itself. You are sold out to God, and you live for the Lamb. Satan fears you , and the angels applaud you.
Your greatest dream is that His name will be praised in languages never before heard in heaven. Your reward is the look of pure delight you anticipate seeing in His eyes when you lay at His feet and the just reward of His suffering: the worship of the redeemed."
(picture mine - standing on the Temple Mount in Israel facing the Mt. of Olives)
this is really great. i need these reminders.
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