Convergence of Purpose and Passion
Mark 1:40-42 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are
willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him,
“I am willing; be cleansed.” As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed
When we last looked examined the convergence of prayer and purpose, we discovered that Jesus knew it was time to move on to the next town to continue in His purpose. Now we see in verses 40-42 that Jesus has been guided to His new task: healing a leper. During the time Jesus walked on earth, lepers were required to announce themselves, and to walk as far from others as possible. Jesus, however, allowed the leper to move near Him, and even touched the leper’s hand to heal him!
Jesus had a passion to not sit idle in one town, but to visit many towns. He had a passion to touch the untouchable, to heal the previously unhealable. His purpose was so clear and His passion so strong, that He could discern when to say ‘no’ and when to say ‘go’; when to put aside exciting opportunities, even though they may seem like the “Christian thing to do”, but would steer Him away from His purpose and passion. Jesus had His and knew how to realize His purpose without getting distracted.
Is God asking you to make your purpose your passion? Then I encourage you to take that step as I have! God has placed a desire on my heart for over 5 years now, but it has been only recently that I have experienced the convergence of life with prayer, prayer with purpose, and purpose with passion!
Do you have a passion for what you do as you serve the Lord? If not, you may need to revisit your purpose by spending time seeking the Lord in prayer. It is there where your life will begin to take full shape, as He injects your life with purpose and directs your purpose to passion! And if you have a passion but are getting distracted, spend some time locating your purpose and allow your time of prayer to bring forth the God-given passion to make it happen!
So, tell me: What’s your passion and how are you turning your life upside-down to make it happen?
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