Another day
Another adventure
Matthew 19:16-26
Following Jesus is the hard part, but following Jesus is also the adventure! That’s where the MORE lies!
1 Timothy 6:10
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil"
Acts 4:29-30
What if Jesus didn’t die on the cross to keep us safe?! What if He died on the cross, to make us dangerous?!
I don’t want my guardian angel to be bored…wishing I would give him something to do once in a while….I want mine having to ask for back up!
The rich young ruler chose an accessorized life, over a life of adventure, over a life of Wild Goose Chases…
An excerpt of the very first chapter of Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson:
“The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit that has always intrigued me. They called Him An Geadh-Glas, or “the Wild Goose.” The name hints at the mysterious nature of the Holy Spirit. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger and an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious at first earshot, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to pursue the Spirit’s leading through life than Wild Goose Chase. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something that institutionalized Christianity has missed out on. And I wonder if we have clipped the wings of the Wild Goose and settled for something less–much less–than what God originally intended for us.
"Come, Follow Me" is a call to adventure from Jesus.
The Wild Goose chase beings when we come to terms with our greatest responsibility: pursuing the passions God has put in our heart.
Matthew 8:18-22
Responsible irresponsibility means refusing to allow your human responsibilities to get in the way of pursuing the passions God puts in your heart.
Ephesians 3:20, “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Nehemiah 1:1-4
Signs follow faith: “They went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.”
Nehemiah 2:1-2
The Wild Goose doesn’t take shortcuts. The HS loves leading us through the scenic route. But that’s why we always say, when God does something…He’s DOING SOMETHING!
BE THE BEST CUPBEARER YOU CAN BE! That’s responsible irresponsibility. That’s pursuing passion.