Passion for A Vision

Pen to Paper | January 24, 2011 12:01 am

By Debra Ayis, 20, Nigeria

The will to pursue a goal

Courage to overcome opposition

Strength to stand-alone

Casting off fear to face the multitudes

With faith in God’s command and purpose

Serenity to be focused

Standing steadfast in tribulation

Fully assured that it is well worth the cost

For the mission, he willingly gives up his all

This is what is known as passion—

Passion for His vision

Can you name a Bible character that exhibits the above traits?
Jeremiah is one such man.
“ God called Jeremiah to warn the kingdom of Judah of its impending destruction. When Jeremiah
began preaching, Judah was relatively prosperous, free, and secure, but the kingdom’s fortunes
changed dramatically as Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon asserted his power in the region. Judah
suffered under his heavy hand for twenty years before he destroyed the city of Jerusalem and exiled
its citizens to Babylon. Throughout these events, Jeremiah warned of judgment and destruction
while distinctively recording his own experience of the pain and conflict these announcements
brought. As God passionately and tenderly begged his people to return to him and receive salvation,
Jeremiah beautifully conveyed God’s promise to restore Israel as His people.” —NLT Study Bible

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