Cross Angle

When a person first comes to Christ in salvation, they have an excitement about serving the Lord. There is love and joy in their hearts, and that spill out into their lives. But often after some months or years, that passion and zeal dies down. Why does this happen? Well, several things could be the reason for this. Of course, Satan has many devices to get us off the path. He will try to get us to sin, which causes us to fall. Another device he will use to derail us is a root of bitterness, especially toward another Christian. Worldliness and materialism are some of Satan’s choicest tools to draw us away from Christ. But what of those who are faithful, like the church in Ephesus who worked hard and stood for what was right, and yet lost their first love? Often the case with faithful devoted Christians is that their love for Christ is changed to a love for His things. It may be for a cause, organization, or doctrine. It may even be for acts of compassion or healing. But it is always from the person of Christ to His things. They are doing it for Him, but not because of a love and passion for Him. Such is the trick of Satan and danger for faithful, committed Christian people. Evaluate your life and ministry today, and see if your first love is intact.