January 14, 2008
Rediscovering The Passion ODB RADIO: Listen Now <http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-01-14-08.shtml##> | Download <http://rbcorg.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/rbcorg_vitalstream_com/odb/200 8/01/odb-01-14-08.mp3> READ: Revelation 2:1-7 <http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?language=english&version=NIV&passage=R evelation+2%3a1-7> Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works. -Revelation 2:5 About this cover <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our_daily_bread/cover/58468.aspx> A Major League baseball player announced his retirement, saying, "All of a sudden, that passion isn't there anymore. Physically, I think I could still do it. But something that I loved my whole life and had such a passion for became a major, major job for me. It's not like it used to be." What can we do when something that once energized us has become a burden? A career can be changed, but the deepest matters of the heart, especially our relationship with Christ, cry out to recapture the fervor that fueled earlier days. The risen Lord praised the church in Ephesus for their faithful service and perseverance, but added, "Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works" (Rev. 2:4-5). Oswald Chambers reminds us that "the old writers used to speak of the Cross as the Passion of Our Lord. The Cross is the great opening through which all the blood of Christian service runs." If our spiritual passion has grown cold, let us remember again the great sacrifice of Christ for our sin (Heb. 12:3), turn away from grudging service and allow the wonder of His cross to rekindle our love for Him. -David C. McCasland <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our_daily_bread/writer/4559.aspx> O make my life one blazing fire Of pure and fervent heart-desire, The lost to find, the low to raise, And give them cause Thy name to praise. -Marshall A passion for Jesus should become a passion for telling others about Jesus. ________________________________ "This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet" ________________________________ ** “This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet”
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