A Life Transformed

I am part of a fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m 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, my future is secure.

I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, colourless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don’t have to be first, right, tops, recognised, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on his presence, walk by patience, live by prayer and labour by power.

My face is set, my pace is fast, my goal is the kingdom, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I’ve stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up, for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go on until he comes, give till I drop, preach all I know and work till he stops me.

And when he comes for his own – he will have no problem recognising me – my banner will be clear…

(Author unknown)