Carry The Name

Athens, Greece

"To recover the old, authentic, biblical gospel, and to bring our preaching and practice back into line with it, is perhaps our most pressing present need." - J.I Packer

The more the Lord teaches me and shows me in His Word the more I am finding this quote to be so true. Our generation has adopted this idea of the gospel and the cross that is almost fluffy and comfortable in its foundation. We avoid discussion of boldness in sharing and radical giving because they do not fit into our "american dream" idea of Christianity. We have to bring the gospel back to truth. We are failing miserably if we keep this incredible good news to ourselves because we are fearful of rejection.

WE ARE IN A WAR. I have been reading through Revelation and to think about anyone who does not know Christ experiencing the wrath discussed in this book should bring us to tears and should give us a motivation to live our lives with urgency. Our hearts should break for the lost, we should be looking and eagerly seeking opportunities to share Christ's love with anyone who has not experienced it.

I want to be known as someone who has spent her life bringing glory to the name of JESUS. not my name. my name means nothing apart from Christ, I am wicked and sinful and in dire need of a Savior's grace every moment. Our leader at Campus Crusade here at MSU said, "The extent to which we accept our own wickedness is the extent to which we recognize our greater need for Christ."

When we see this need in our own lives it should motivate us to action in the lives of others. We are called to plant seeds. Our goal in this life should be to make an impact for the Kingdom of Christ. I dont know about you, but I want to leave this life and face my Savior with a life behind me that gives testimony to a heart completely dedicated to Him and His gospel.

CARRY THE NAME OF CHRIST TODAY.

Blessings.

-Rachel