I have recently been deeply challenged by the words of Romans 9:1-3. In these verses, Paul reveals that he feels pain for those who do not believe in Jesus. He writes, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen.” These words pierce me and expose my own sinfully self-oriented heart. May God open my eyes to see the glory of Jesus on one hand and the great spiritual need of the lost on the other hand. And may I be brought to my knees in anguish and sincere compassion to intercede for the lost and then may I be moved to rise and take to them the good news of Jesus our Savior!
Do these words of Paul resonate with you? Or do they reveal a lacking in your heart as well? Either way, let us take up with more fervency the task of interceding for the lost. Are you willing to join me in this battle? It is a fact that we invest in the things that we care about. Are there people that you love dearly yet who do not know Jesus as Savior? Fight for them on your knees! Do you have a heart to see your community reached with the Gospel of Jesus? Do battle for them! Is your desire to see Jesus glorified among all peoples and nations around the globe? Do the hard work of intercession! I look forward to standing with you on the front lines!
Lord, I sincerely confess my selfish heart. Break my heart with my own desperation for your grace through Jesus and move me to see the same need of those around me. Lead me to fight for your glory on my knees and to do the work of intercession for the souls of the lost. So let it be.
He must increase, I must decrease.
JasonPS
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