Seeing the Future
If only we could see into the future. Wouldn’t it be great to know what today’s actions will bring tomorrow? It would definitely make decision making easier, wouldn’t it? The truth is though, that no matter how much information we collect and how much we anticipate consequences, there is always a mysterious element to the future.
It is this inability to see clearly into the future that fuels the continued discussion and debate about what the future of the church looks like. What will be the model or program that will save the day? Will it be one particular leader or denomination? Do we get bigger or go smaller?
The future of the church does not lie with any one model, leader, denomination, or program. The future of the church lies in an attitude or posture. We must be consumed by passion for God on the mission that he has laid before us. When passion for God is the greatest motivator of our hearts, our choices and actions will be more and more in line with the heart of God. This passion should press us to follow Jesus with utter devotion. Different models and approaches will have greater or lesser potential given the situation that one is addressing. However, its ultimate effectiveness will be determined by our passion to live the kingdom life that God offers. So whatever you are going to do today, do it with a passion for God that is unquenchable.
Keep on Living Unleashed!
Jeremy
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