fellowship

I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I�m a disciple of His. I won�t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure.
I�m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colourless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and awarded goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, applause or popularity. I don�t have to be right, first, tops, recognized praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on his presence, walk by his presence. I am uplifted by prayer, and labour with power. My face is set. My gait is fast. My goal is heaven. My way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable. My mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, or lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice; hesitate in the presence of the enemy. Ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won�t give up, let up or shut up until I have stayed up, stared up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till he comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till he stops me. When he comes for his own, he will have no trouble recognizing me. My banner will be clear.

(Written by a young black pastor from Zimbabwe before he was martyred
for his faith in Christ)