Passion was once an intellect.
He sought truth and glorified knowledge.
He explained history and expounded wisdom.
I knew Passion the day he taught.
Passion was once a physician.
He studied faithfully and endured sleepless nights.
He nurtured the sick and served the down.
Passion was once a musician.
He soothed torn hearts and animated the audience.
I knew Passion the day he performed.
Passion was once a warrior.
He relentlessly trained for victory and numbed his body to
pain.
He was dangerous for evil and protected his own.
I knew Passion the day he fought.
Passion was once a lover.
He pursued her heart with conviction and grace.
I knew Passion the day he loved.
But Passion was mortal.
He encountered misuse, betrayal, denial, and loss.
His object of affection was set out of reach and, in the unexplained, he quietly faded.
I knew Passion the day he died.
There is no greater passion than passion for Christ,
Himself. (Where do I even begin with His worthiness?) His unsearchable richness, splendor,
and wisdom as God- His humility, dedication, and sacrifice of love demonstrated
in His life on earth- and the cross! His greatness as God the Creator and Sustainer of the universe blows my mind and His
intimacy as my Father, Friend, and Redeemer win my heart. I long for my own heart's cry to be like
the Psalmist’s:
God, You are my God; I eagerly seek
You.
I thirst for You;
my body faints for You
in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water.
So I gaze on You in the sanctuary
to see Your strength and Your glory.
I thirst for You;
my body faints for You
in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water.
So I gaze on You in the sanctuary
to see Your strength and Your glory.
My lips will
glorify You
because Your faithful love is better than life.
So I will praise You as long as I live;
at Your name, I will lift up my hands.
You satisfy me as with rich food;
my mouth will praise You with joyful lips
because Your faithful love is better than life.
So I will praise You as long as I live;
at Your name, I will lift up my hands.
You satisfy me as with rich food;
my mouth will praise You with joyful lips
Oh, God-ignite within us true lasting
passion!
Be the Intellect’s Light-The Physician’s Remedy-
The Musician’s Muse-
The Warrior’s Allegiance-
The lover’s first Love….
There is an everlasting Passion.
He tasted the Lord and found Him good.
He worshiped God and illuminated Him to the world.
May this be the Passion I know today.
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