A Call…
Posted by Jesse Hayes
There was once a gathering of Christians who took a stand. They heard the call of Christ and refused to settle for anything less.
They decided to live out Christian life along side one another in a way that was challenging and encouraging.
They chose to speak with courage, think with purpose, act with passion.
They resolved to share without hesitation, hope without apology, and love without fear.
They willed to worship with everything and in everything.
They dared to dream big and to challenge the impossible.
They were compelled to love God until everything in them changed; and to love their neighbors into loving God.
They decided to no longer grovel in sin already forgiven.
They decided to no longer hide behind “Christian” masks and empty smiles.
They decided to no longer cover up their sin in an attempt to appear good, but to cast aside their sin in an attempt to do good.
They refused to settle for runtdom and instead, strove to be heroes.
They lived life with greatness-not a greatness that has anything to do with self, but a greatness that has everything to do with Christ.
They determined to train hard-to run, to fight, to strive with all that was in them until their bruised and well-worn hands held the prize and their tear-stained eyes saw their King. Until that day, they yearned for every step taken to glorify their Maker; every bead of sweat to fall working for the Kingdom; and every heartbeat to beat in time with their Savior’s.
They decided to no longer give God part, or even most, but all, and that nothing short of all will do.
Who is this gathering? It is us. Or, more accurately, what we could be. This is the call of every Christian-your call and my call. And some of us have heard this call and answered. We are going for it. We are giving God our all.
This is an invitation to come with us.
We are not afraid of who sees us. Please do not misunderstand this. It is not a prideful exaltation of ourselves, but rather, unashamed love.
This is not a club, or a clique, or an activity-it is a lifestyle.
Will you answer the call?