Summary: I knew a young man who let life happen to him. He had many difficult circumstances, but in each situation he was always the victim. He never took responsibility. He was passive and out of control and very unhappy. There are many people like this young man and it’s very sad. It doesn’t have to be that way. You know, when I read the life of Jesus, I see the opposite of passivity. I am inspired because Jesus was a man of action! He never passively let life happen to him or to those around him. He challenged the status quo, He performed miracles, He lived out his convictions and ultimately, He changed human history. Are you a passive follower of Jesus? Or are you a person of action? In Colossians, St. Paul writes, “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of your time.” Even if life has been hard so far, God wants you to turn it around with His power and help! You can’t sit around waiting for things to change, it’s time to get to work- it’s time to make the most of your time! Becoming a person of action is the best thing you can do to reach your world- don’t wait for anyone else to do it, take responsibility and begin reaching your world yourself!
