(think of what will be)

Look at your city and consider all the complexities, the mess, the injustice, the narcissism, the hustle & bustle, the fear, the sadness, the made-up satisfaction, and the darkness. Say to yourself, “[insert name here], Jesus could have been ruler over this city two thousand years ago, but he chose to die for its people instead. Thus, he entrusted himself to God our Father, who’s plan is perfect, eternal, certain and crowns him the king of everything in the end.” So you see? King Jesus closed on your city years ago so you can move in and follow after him. It is most glorifying to himself to call you, a sinner saved by his grace, as a participant in his work to save people, to save a city, to save the world. Is the task overwhelming, ominous, and likely impossible? Yes. Are people, including yourself, hard to love? Yes. Will you feel lonely, exhausted, and hopeless? Yes, BUT… God has this city, this world, in his hands. God rules over time. Jesus has redeemed a people in this city and called you and others to go to them to share with them the gospel and your lives, as well. Pray to the Father, fix your eyes on Jesus, walk by the Spirit, and quickly now, you must go! We all must go; we’re not alone. His kingdom is full of wonder and glory. His cross and resurrection have made the impossible possible and all things new. Jesus has opened up a highway to our great God. It’s not you, it’s his grace, irresistible, unimaginable, intoxicating, and forever changing us. This grace is what you are taking to these people, this city and the whole world. Go! (think of what will be)