The Vision is Jesus

“The Vision is Jesus”

by James Kok

Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Sri Iskandar, Perak

Feb 21, 2012

As we step into Ash Wednesday tomorrow, let us unite together in prayer.  This year, we are putting up the theme for Easter and Lent  - “The Vision Is Jesus”.

The focus of the theme is very simple.  The main character for the purpose of celebrating Easter is of course, Jesus.  Crucified on the cross.  Separated from GOD the Father.  Mocked by the very ones He came to save.  

We stand in awe of His deep love for this fallen world, and even today, He is telling us to spread His unconditional love to His people. 

With the world ticking away like a clock awaiting the return of Christ, we ought to live with a sense of urgency.  Yes.  Urgency.  The urgency to spread the good news to the poor and broken hearted. The urgency to see the salvation of our LORD JESUS reach the nations and all the tribes of the world.

Throughout this whole period of Lent, we are calling out for a fast-and-pray to turn the focus of our own lives, and the lives of our friends and mates around us, back to Jesus.

Paul mentioned in his letter to Timothy, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."  2 Timothy 4:6 (NIV)

As I reflected on this verse, I asked myself these questions: Am I living a life that is challenging myself and those around me to live like Jesus?  Am I impacting my community around me?  What about the campus where I am studying in? Am I truly fighting the good fight?

Yes.  The vision is Jesus.  His love for the world.  His care for the people.  His sacrifice for the penalty of sins.  Our sins.  

My sin.

Let us join our hearts together during this whole Lent.  Let's pray for one another.  Let's uphold all the university and college students in our prayers.  Why?  Because He loves us.  And He wants us to love Him in return.  And to love the lost, because He died for them.  (Mark 12:31)

Yes.  The vision IS Jesus.