It's simple: I want to live for Jesus.
I don't want to live for myself.
My life is not my own.
When I lose my life for Jesus sake, then, and only then, will I find my life.
"For I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me."
Friends, do we really get this:
Jesus the Son of God gave up his life for each and every one of us.
Jesus gave up his life for me.
The Father, gave up his Son for you and for me.
Then Holy Spirit's power rose Jesus from the dead...for you and for me.
The Father in heaven desires so much to send Holy Spirit to fill us and clothe us in power for the sake of Jesus name.
What is in a name?
Well, in Jesus name is the very character and fulfilled promises of God.
He is faithful to all that His name encompasses.
So here we stand...
I'm here in Japan, and I realize this:
Jesus loves the people of Japan, and died for every single one of them.
The Father desires that NONE would perish, but that ALL would come to repentance and faith in Jesus the Son of God.
My friends in the name of Jesus there is life, love and restoration!
We my friends are not the center of life.
God is.
Yet, He has made each and every one of us the object of his love and affection.
Yet we all need to let go of the reigns of our own lives, come to the end of ourselves, and give up...
then He is able to be EVERYTHING to us.
If we live this life for ourselves...it means nothing in the end.
but if we by the power of His Spirit, and the name of Jesus, live for Jesus...
than that my friends is a whole other story.
Jesus has a passionate love for the people of Japan, and I am here.
I am not here for my sake, but for the sake and name of Jesus.
He loves the people here, and desires for people to come to salvation.
So too is this my desire.
Lord, give me your dreams for this nation...your dreams for me.
Carry me, and lead me to walk with you, yoked to you, learning from your gentle and humble heart, and having your strength take the burden which is light, whilst sensing and feeling your easy yoke.
Holy Spirit come, fill me to overflowing, overcome me, and glorify Jesus here in Japan.
Save the people here...save them.
Reveal to us the ripe harvest...Lord, send out more workers into your fields, with your heart, your power, and your presence...your Spirit.
Continue to teach us humility.
Jesus speak to the people of Japan, baptize them with Holy Spirit and fire.
