Prince of Preachers
This is one of the most profound and inspiring quotes I have ever heard. I believe there is something to be said about a God who could instill such a desire in the heart of one of his followers.
I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made–I’m a disciple of His! 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, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldy talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean in His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and I labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions are few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence in the face of the enemy, pander at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go until He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know and work till He stops me. And, when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me…my banner will be clear!
-Charles Spurgeon
Published on 14 Sep 2007 at 9:15 am.
3 Comments.
Filed under Real Life Issues, Thoughts.
What a stupendous quote!
Very motivating…
Brendan Carruthers on 19 Sep 2007 at 9:14 pm.
beautiful… I’m gonna copy it and think about it for awhile…
Jess Gauley on 25 Sep 2007 at 4:06 pm.
Amen!
Ginny Smith (Jeremy's mom) on 26 Sep 2007 at 10:42 am.