Many Christians face the dilemma over the decision of following God and following the world. We always want to get direct answers from God but surprisingly, we're always frightened by the answer that we get. This happens because we always expect God to respond to our prayers the way we want it to be. Don't you think this is an act of treating God like Santa Claus or wishing well?
Christians have many dreams to pursue and they may think whatever they do are for the kingdom of God. Things such as forming a great band, be the best Christian singer that will impact the world, making the best film that will make many converts. These dreams are great and may sound or seem pleasant to those who are sold out for God. Nevertheless, in the process of pursuing their dreams, they forget about the general commands that God wants us to follow, which is to make disciple.
Making disciple is not an overnight transformation of new believers but a constant follow-up with their walk with Jesus. It's always easy to make converts but when it comes to making disciples, many churches fail in this area. If we were to really stand up for what we believe, we would pour our our lives to others regardless of how tiring it is to bring up a person.
As I have learnt from cell meeting, God's given purpose is never for us but for others. We are made for God and thus we live for others. Jesus laid down his life for us when we were yet sinners. Therefore, we shall do the same, washing other people's feet despite of how dirty their feet are.
The summary of Cell discussion material has made a good point of what on earth we are here for.
The purpose of life is far greater than
Your own personal fulfilment...
Your peace of mind...
or even your happiness...
It's far greater than your family...
Your career....
or even your wildest dreams and ambitions...
I understand that not many people will take this path. But if we were to live up the calling of God, certain things shall be ripped off in order to gain reward of eternity. May God continue to sustain me, giving me encouragement to move on so that more people will believe in this true God who's always willing to forgive our many sins.
