To be “on mission” with Jesus means something very hard. Jesus says, “deny yourself and take up your cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). That means:
- The renunciation of our sinful self-orientation.
- Choosing to die daily to our self interests.
- Following Jesus by living for him and for others.
But being “on mission” with Jesus also means something very powerful. Denying ourselves and living for Christ and others is the path to the richest life imaginable. The very “self” we long to preserve is what is killing us! A life turned in on itself is a very bitter life indeed. The life lived for others in the power of the Holy Spirit is the only life worth living! So as we give ourselves away (as Jesus did) we begin to experience the joy of “self-forgetfulness.”
As a church, we’ve got a lot of opportunities to live for Jesus and for others (Matthew’s Hope Homeless Ministry, Operation Christmas Child, Food for Families, Angel Tree for Edgewood Children’s Ranch, etc…!) Think of each opportunity as a chance to free your soul by denying yourself and serving others.
I love serving with you!
The well wisher of your soul’s happiness,
Pastor Tom
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