“I define an ordinary saint as a person whose life cannot be discussed without also talking about the life of Jesus. A saint is one whose life makes no sense apart from God. When a person gets lost in the worship of this God, their life becomes lost in His service. The life of one who answer the call to worship the risen Son of God becomes something of an “outlier” in the world. Sadly, all too often, they become something of an anomaly in the Church. Some admire them without understanding them and say things like, “I really admire what you are doing.” Under their breath they whisper, “Better you than me.” Others quietly talk about the “waste” of their life.”
J.D. Walt in Called:?! Following a Future filled with the Possible (Asbury Theological Seminary: Seedbed Publishing, 2011) 17.
Does your obedience to Jesus Christ label you an “outlier” to the world and an “anomaly” in the church? That’s my prayer for myself and each of you reading this! May our lives makes no sense apart from God!
J.D. is my friend and an ordinary saint whose life is lost in God’s service. Check out his 21-day devotional: Called:?!