The Joy of the Journey: Igniting Passion for Christ

The Joy of the Journey

Igniting Passion for Christ

Passion for Christ is not a just an emotion or a temporary excitement. It is a deep, abiding love for the One who gave His life for us. The Bible is rich with calls for believers to live with fervent love and commitment to Jesus, and the provides clear, powerful guidance on what that looks like. Passion for Christ shapes our identity, directs our purpose, and fuels our endurance and destiny.

The foundation of Christian passion begins with love—love that is rooted in the realization of what Christ has done. The Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” This verse captures the essence of passionate Christian living: a life completely surrendered, lived in response to Christ’s sacrificial love.  It is a call for us to be sold out and all in for Jesus.

Passion is not just emotional drive; it is a determined pursuit of God. In Philippians 3:8, Paul declares, “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” His words reveal a heart burning with desire to know Christ more deeply. Everything else fades in comparison. This kind of passion demands sacrifice. It means letting go of worldly comforts, ambitions, and even relationships that hinder our pursuit of Christ. The disciples gave up everything for Jesus and we are commanded to do no less.

Jesus Himself emphasized the cost of true discipleship. In Luke 9:23 He says, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Passion for Christ is not passive. It’s an active, daily choice to die to self and live for Him. It’s not about convenience or comfort—it’s about commitment.  This is not a popular message in the modern comfort driven church of today.   However, it was because of this commitment they witnessed supernatural outpourings of the Holy Spirit that still amazes those who read about them.

Jesus taught that love for Him would be the defining mark of His followers. In John 14:15 He said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Passion is shown in obedience. When we love Christ passionately, it will naturally lead to lives that reflect His character and follow His Word. Obedience is not a burden when it flows from love—it becomes an act of worship.

A passionate heart for Christ also overflows in worship and service. True passion for Jesus motivates us to serve Him wholeheartedly, not out of duty, but out of delight. Whether in our churches, communities, or daily interactions, our lives become a testament to the greatness of the One we serve.

Ultimately, Jesus is worthy of our deepest passion because He is the Lamb who was slain for us. In Revelation 5:12, heaven cries out, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Our lives should echo this eternal declaration.

To have passion for Christ is to live a life that is all-in for Him—loving, seeking, obeying, and serving with everything we are. May we be people who burn brightly with the fire of devotion, living every moment for the glory of our Savior Jesus.