Romans 12:10-11
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."
The most terrifying thing inside the church nowadays is people being lukewarm. Many people would shout: "We want balance and rationality instead of impetuosity and overzealousness, since we are intellectuals." But balance and rationality can never become our excuses to be indifferent to God's ministry. We have to have zealous love in our heart, unless we have never experienced the love of Christ.
There is one hymn that says that actually Christ can send tens of millions of angelic hosts to save us, but He was willing to be crucified alone for us to become atonement for our sins. He'd rather experience the afflictions in the world, so as to take over our burdens. Jesus Christ, God's only begotten son, ruler of the universe, didn't have to go down to this world. But he still chose to die for you and me on the cross. Many seekers would always ask why Jesus had to save the world in this way. Wouldn't there be a better way? Maybe so, but I know that Jesus was willing to take the road to the cross out of his love for me.
Love cannot be explained. When you feel the love, there will be zeal in your heart. When we realize how much the Lord loves us, we can't help telling the Lord from the bottom of our heart: "Lord, I love you, too, in my heart." Just like what a hymn says: "My tears roll down, my heart is broken. Lord, I love you, now and forever, till the end of the world." It sounds like a love song, doesn't it? It is indeed a love song, for the love of the Lord is greater than any love in the world. This love overcomes the circumstances and withstands the trial. Even in afflictions, the love between the Lord and us stays unchanged.
I always encourage brothers and sisters in the church to hunger for the Lord as if they are hungering for the lover. Isn't our Lord more lovable than the most lovable person in the world? Doesn't he attract you more than the wisest person in the world? Can't he protect you more than what the most powerful person in world can do? Are you zealous for the Lord? Let this fire of love keep burning, free from the influence of the world and voices of your family and friends. Keep your spiritual fervor and always serve the Lord!
Pray with Pastor Tong Liu
Lord, may you touch our heart with the fire of revival. Let us be attracted by your love again, so we are no longer indifferent, free from the impact of this world. Let us love you, praise you and serve you, and run to follow you. We thank you and we pray in the victorious name of Jesus, amen!
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