Devotion by Seeds of Faith Lutheran

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.” Romans1:16

 

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20

 

            Mark Cahill wrote a book titled “One Heart Beat Away,” in which he quotes from a writing, “Voice of the Martyrs,” Extreme Devotion.  The quote is from an unknown African martyr’s last words.

“I am part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed.

The die has been cast.  I have stepped over the line.

The decision has been made.  I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.  My past is

redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I’m finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small

planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions,

mundane talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way

is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.

I won’t give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I’ve preached up, prayed up,

paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach

until all know, and work until He comes.

And when He comes to get His own, He will have no

problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear. 

‘For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.’” (Romans 1:16)

WOW!  This African martyr certainly had his ducks in a row.  He could have truly understood what we are up to as we embark on our 20-20 Vision.  But can we really understand and try to emulate his passion as we go forward.

        Our mandate is the Great Commission, but Christ wants to turn this statement into an imperative: “Go, every member, and be a missionary.” Our small mission start up, Seeds of Faith, has chosen a very simple rallying cry, also an imperative, for 2007. “Tell your story and go fish.” 

 

In Christ,

John Rosenberg, Interim Pastor, Seeds of Faith

 

Prayer Petition:

Holy God,

            We prayer for people living in Mount Vernon and Lisbon who do not know you as Source of life and hope for all.  We pray for Seeds of Faith Lutheran Church, that members may be passionate disciples in this community, fully equipped to "tell your story and go fish."  We pray for the ongoing development of this congregation and their visibility in these communities, especially as they discern your will for their physical location.  Bless their growing.  God of mercy, Hear our Prayer.