Jesus is our passion

Pastor Dana

John 12:32-33 ³² And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”³³ This He said, signifying by what death He would die.

Introduction

• We are equipped to make disciples
• There is a very strong message to unbelievers:
  • Jesus died for us, not knowing most of the people he died for
  • Who else would be able to do that?
  • Dying on the cross is very spectacular, and has all ingredients to draw people to God

What is necessary to make disciples?

• The message of Jesus dying for us can make people free, gives them peace, make them happy. Therefore it should be easy to convince people.
• However it is not. There are 3 conditions you must meet
  • Share it if God was good to you
  • Jesus need to be your passion
    • If Jesus is your passion people will see it in you
    • If Jesus in only your hidden passion (you are a bit ashamed of), people cannot see it.
  • You must be willing
  • You need to take effort
    • Do not try to find time for God, but make time for God
    • Do not be upset, if people have fun, and you need to be in Church. God will pay back hundredfold (Matthew 19:29)

 

What happens if you have passion for Christ and if you take the effort?

• You will walk in Gods presence !
• God will bring you peace and joy to You
• God will bring peace and joy to other people you interact with, because you carry Gods presence
• If people look for God, they will find it through You.

Our prayer for you

• Let God fill you with his presence !
• Let God give you passion for him !
• Let people see through you the Glory of God

You Shepherdsplace Church The Hague Media Team