Gabriel Strydom discusses his role as a missions worker and the power of obsession and responding to the Holy Spirit. He explores the concept of giving using the analogy of an athlete, and emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith. The podcast also discusses the importance of running the race of life and ministry with discipline, building a foundation in life and living in alignment with Christ, and the concept of holiness as an addiction.
Running with purpose and intention in our spiritual journey is emphasized, encouraging us to live with a clear aim and strive for a reward at the end of the age.
The quality of our work and how we build our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ is important, as it will be tested and revealed on the day of judgment, with those whose work survives receiving a reward.
Deep dives
The Importance of Running with Purpose
The podcast episode highlights the importance of running with purpose and intention in one's spiritual journey. The speaker references the analogy of an Olympic athlete, emphasizing how athletes train with self-discipline to win a prize that will not last. The aim is to encourage listeners to live their lives with a clear aim and to run the race of faith in such a way as to receive a reward at the end of the age.
The Quality of Our Work Matters
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of the quality of our work in the context of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that each individual, according to the grace given to them, is responsible for their own work and the way in which they build on this foundation. The quality of our work will be tested and revealed on the day of judgment, and those whose work survives will receive a reward.
An Invitation to Obsession
The podcast episode invites listeners to cultivate a holy obsession with Jesus. The speaker shares personal experiences and a vivid dream to convey the idea that being consumed by love for Jesus leads to a life of obedience, sacrificial love, and a burning desire to please Him. It is emphasized that obsession with Jesus goes beyond earthly motivations and yields a reward at the end of the age.
Living with Eternity in Mind
The podcast episode encourages listeners to shift their perspective and live with eternity in mind, rather than being solely focused on earthly pursuits. The speaker emphasizes that being heavenly-minded drives believers to live in a way that honors God, knowing that everything they do will be revealed and tested on the day of judgment. The reward at the end of the age becomes the motivator for sacrificial love and obedience in the present.