The Campaign Against Mediocrity

One of the goals in my systematic study of people who have made their mark for God throughout Church History, has been to be inspired. A few of the people that I have studied have included the Apostle Paul, William Tyndale, and George Muller. Drawing inspiration from the courage displayed in their lives, I want to have my perspective broadened to see the possibilities that are out there for those who want to make a difference. If there is no comprehension or understanding of the past, we will inevitably fall into the current lackadaisicalness of contemporary Christianity which is largely dominated by the practices of consumerism and corporate America. Entertainment and compromise have been the traits that many churches have taken on in hopes of obtaining and keeping large crowds.

I would argue that as a disciple of Jesus Christ, life cannot be stagnant, stale, or dead. Instead, it is a dynamic, powerful thing where one has the power of the Holy Spirit working through them. This type of lifestyle is available to people who will step forward and follow Jesus Christ with all of their heart, mind, & soul. 

I have approached the study of Church History as a way to see what these people from the past have been able to accomplish. Therefore, I do not view these men & women as heroes or celebrities, but as my peers. These are my spiritual ancestors; they are trying to tell me about my heritage, “If God could do something through us, He can do something through you.” They provide the message loud and clear, “Step back and gain courage in God to face the giants before you, no matter what it takes.”

Thus, like these people from the past, I would like to state one of my life’s missions: to lead THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST MEDIOCRITY. I am against living a life that is not about pressing forward towards God and the purpose that He has for one’s life. It is only from the point of total submission to God that we can truly realize who we are supposed to be. Therefore, I would challenge each person to truly turn towards becoming disciples of Jesus and following Him no matter what the cost. Do not settle for an ordinary life of sitting on the sidelines because of the illusions of comfort and safety. There are definitely consequences for not acting on the truth in God’s Word. Living a life in Christ and attempting to live out His teachings is the only way to truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ.