Passion was a true learning experience. There was so much information shared with us while we were there, and we were given so many examples of love, compassion, and amazing stories found in the Bible of things unimaginable but things that were done for you and me. How cool is that!
One of the nights we were at Passion our attention was directed to Philippians. We, the 22,000 college students in attendance, were asked to look in our Bibles and to say the first word that we saw in our Bibles. We didn't understand when we looked and it was the word Paul. Why the word Paul? What does it have to do with anything that would go with the date 1-1-11?
In the previous books of the New Testament until this point, one of the followers of Jesus was always referred to as Saul. When Philippians 1 starts out, the first word was Paul. After everything Saul had done in his past, the word Paul reveals that he was given a new start. Now I know that 1-1-11 is already come and gone, and I understand that it is important to remember that, but think about it. No one on this Earth is perfect. No one is close to being perfect. But we can always be followers of God. We can always be the ones that ask even our closest friends: Do you have a relationship with God that you are proud of?
Can others see Christ living in you? Without talking to you about it, can others see God through the way you live your life? Is God's light shining through you to show the world who He is? It may not be 1-1-11 but if there is something that needs to change in your heart, the change can start today. 1-1-11 may be an easy date to remember and a new start, but if you truly want to change your life and begin to live for God, then why not start today? Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today!
God wants us to live for Him. He wants us to let our lights shine so that others can see Him and we can share His love with the world! So tomorrow go out into the world and let the light and love of God shine through your words, your actions, and your thoughts!
God the person reading this right now is beautiful and wonderful in your eyes. They are seeking you and wanting to let you live through their lives. Come inside their heart, live in their lives, and show others how wonderful and powerful you are. Show them your light and love so that they can show that love and light to others in their world. Fulfill their desires to serve you, and be a beacon of light for you. Amen!
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