My Colors Will Be Clear

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm -- neither hot nor cold -- I am about to spit you out of My mouth." Revelation 3:15-16

A long time ago, I heard "My Colors Will Be Clear" on a Christian radio program. It hit me hard at the time, as its message was very challenging and timely in my life. I have strived to live up to its challenge for quite some time. Too often I have failed in my noble endeavor. To be honest, I come woefully short. I came across it again today in my office, and I thought I would post it on this blog. Perhaps it will challenge you too. I am uncertain as to the identity of the author, but whomever it was, they were truly committed to Him. We should all be this committed. Amen. Read on and be challenged beloved.

"My Colors Will Be Clear"

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The dye 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, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chincy" giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by His presence, lean by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and 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. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me --- you see, MY COLORS WILL BE CLEAR.