I’m going to ask you a simple question this month: What’s your God-given passion? I was challenged about this at a conference recently, and it got me thinking. What am I doing for the sake of the gospel in my nation?
When we give our lives to Jesus, we haven’t been saved and cleansed just to sit in a church pew. We’ve actually been called for a purpose, to help bring the kingdom of God to earth and share the love of Christ with those around us.
This issue of iBelieve tells some amazing stories of people who are following their God-given passions.
The great Al Green has used his incredible voice to impact millions, as has Candi Staton. Then there’s the radical Nik Wallenda, who praises God and testifies as he walks on a wire across some of the scariest places on the planet.
We also speak to iron woman Pat Cooke Rogers, who competes in some of the most brutally physical challenges out there, not to forget Daniel Walker, who believes God has called him to go into brothels (yes, you read that right!). Daniel goes into such dark places with the Holy Spirit upon him, bringing freedom and justice to those as young as five trapped in sexual slavery.
“Don’t just sit in a pew… follow the passion that God has given you”
There are many other stories throughout this magazine too.
As you read them, be inspired, be touched and be encouraged. Just as God has used the people we write about, he can use you. Follow your God-given passion today and let’s see Britain shaken by the gospel of Jesus Christ.