FOR THE SAKE OF GOD

When someone receives the love and grace of God, they can never be the same again! Those who experience amazing life of being loved, forgiven, and free get transformed into red hot, passionate Christians! Though not popular, I will say it... Sometimes those who claim Christianity miss the power available in the grace of God.  Consider these words of Jesus.

Revelation 3:14-16 To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (NIV)  

In light of that Scripture, look at what the apostle Paul wrote.

2 Corinthians 5:13-15  If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.14  For Christ's love compels us because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15  And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. (NIV)

You don't have to provoke, prod, or push a person who the love of God has touched to go to church, read their Bible, or pray! Like the apostle, Paul said in the Scripture above, "If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God." Knowing that you are entirely perfect in the sight of God despite in spite of all mistakes, failures, and sin makes a person feel so loved that they want to go crazy for God! Jesus said, "He who is forgiven much, loves much." Luke 7:47 Yes! The more person recognizes the intensity of the grace and love of God the more they will want to serve him with radical abandonment!

When Jesus returns, I want Him to find me so overwhelmed by his love that my life is a radical display of that love! The body of Christ is in a critical season, and I know the Holy Spirit is calling all of us to a higher place! Because of his goodness, I believe he is speaking to you right now, encouraging you to surrender more fully to his love and grace! I know that as you allow the love of God to overcome you, it will produce a greater passion and intensity in your life! If I get the report that you are acting as if you are out of your mind for the kingdom of God, you can be assured that I know that it is all …

FOR THE SAKE OF GOD