Illuminate: A 21-Day JourneySample

Day 5: It Takes Passion to Live Illuminated

So you’ve put your faith in Jesus, and you’re committed to the cause. There is still one more piece to this puzzle… PASSION! You cannot live an illuminated life that is characterized by your faith in Jesus and commitment to the cause without passion. It’s just not possible. Take a second and read 1 Samuel 17.1-50 before reading the reflection. As you read this passage, pay close attention to David and his response when he hears the Philistine’s mocking his God.

Reflection

We must be passionate about the God we serve. The other day, we were reminded that God saved us, even though we didn’t deserve it. We also saw examples of people in the Bible who lived faithful lives and overcame enormous obstacles. We should be excited because we serve a God who can do incredible and mighty things. And this passion should have us zealous to the point that we want to defend our God, proclaim our God, and praise our God!

Do you remember the last time you were crazy excited? When was it and why?

Are you just as excited about God? Why or why not?

What is keeping you from being even more passionate about your faith?