Mild, Medium, or Hot? These are the usual choices you and I have when purchasing or ordering certain brands of salsa. When it comes to the degree of passion we have for the Lord, we also have a choice, but choose wisely.
Too many Christians choose to be mild. Too many worship services are mild. Mild is safe, mild is tame, mild is, well… mild. We should want our lives and our passion for Christ and for the lost to be flaming, set your world on fire, hot for the Lord. We get passionate about sports, passionate about food and our favorite places to eat, passionate about our children and grandchildren, and so many other things in this life. I believe there are actually many people who are waiting for those of us who know the Lord to get passionate about Him! Unfortunately, there are some within the church who prefer mild.
David’s wife, Michal, was offended when David unashamedly worshiped and praised God with all his might as the Ark of the Covenant was being returned to its’ rightful place. Apparently, she was embarrassed by David’s passionate worship of God and so, she rebuked him. Basically, David said to her, “Sweetheart, you think what you saw today bothered you, I’ve got news for you, it’s going to get worse. I’m going to praise God even more!” Michal was bitter and sadly, the Bible records that she had no children.
How true of those who are mild and medium for the Lord; they bear no harvest for Christ. Friend, ask the Lord to keep you on fire for Him everyday of your life. Love Him, worship Him, live for Him, and serve Him with all your heart and might.
In Christ’s service,
Allen