“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:” – Rom. 9:1-3
I can’t read this without wondering why we are so different than Paul. His great compassion for the lost is amazing. So, what’s wrong with us? We all know we should care for the lost and we say we do, but do we really? When we read about those who were greatly used of God and helpful to man we see that they had a depth of concern we seldom see today. We should be troubled that we aren’t troubled by the terrible condition of those without Christ.
How can we restore our passion for the lost? How do we start caring when we don’t care? Even many who are devoted to duty are not truly passionate about those who are strangers to God’s saving grace. They love the ministry, but have no love for those to whom they are ministering. That’s why so many fall out of their ministry. Without being energized by passion for people ministry becomes routine, dull, boring, halfhearted, etc. Then when troubles arise they throw in the towel. So this is a problem that not only deprives people of their spiritual needs, but a problem that puts us in danger.
Although much could be said about restoring out passion, the first step is to admit that we have a problem. We must get past the pretense. We must take a good, long, hard look at ourselves. Be honest. Are you truly concerned about those who are unsaved? Are you concerned enough to tell them about Jesus? Or, have you lost your passion for lost people? – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
