“Being God’s Mouthpiece” (#41)

Why do I do what I do?
Why do I follow the command to obey and please you?
Is it because of the supernatural thrill the world does seek
Or is it something deeper-something unique?
I believe it’s because of the reason You made me-
To honor and glorify You-and also namely
To know You in a relationship where all that I do
Honors You alone, and leads others to You.
It is not an easy path-but then, nothing worthwhile is;
The coming of Jesus into me comes right away-but ‘tis
A life long journey, as one learns to live like Him.
To follow wherever He leads-sometimes risking life and limb
For the Gospel-other times simply resting and reading His word,
And then going and preaching to those who have never heard.
Eventually, all Christians-some sooner than others,
Will become in character like Christ, and live like brothers
In Him and to Him-not differing from Him,
For, without the light that He has, all is beyond dim.
As His followers, we must learn to grow in Him,
And open our minds and hearts to His voice;
And when He commands us to speak to others,
We know that but to obey, we have no choice.