Distinctive Desire
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.” Romans 10:1-2 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/rom.10.1-2.nkjv One distinguishing attribute and the starting point for breakthrough in life and ministry is the ability to discover the unique needs of the people while undermining once’s personal needs. The pursuit of personal needs is either a stronghold to a conviction in any selfless mission in life or a strong withholding to a sincere desire. But when God saw the untainted heart of Paul and his desire for the people, He gave him the right passion to turn the vision into mission. And without the distinctive desire for the people in our lives, the distraction in people’s actions and inaction will consume the better part of our passion and focus. By Paul acknowledging that the people “have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge”, he received...