CHRIST the BELIEVER’S PASSION: “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him” (2 Cor 5:9). The passion of Christ is the only passion we can give ourselves to wholeheartedly and it won’t corrupt us. Instead, it will enlarge our hearts and refine our desires. Jim Elliot (1927–1956) was one of five young missionaries who gave their lives for the Lord in attempting to evangelize the Huaorani people of Ecuador. Some time before, he wrote in his journal: “I have prayed for new men, fiery, reckless men, possessed of uncontrollably youthful passion—these lit by the Spirit of God. I have prayed for new words, explosive, direct, simple words. I have prayed for new miracles. Explaining old miracles will not do. If God is to be known as the God who does wonders in heaven and earth, then God must produce for this generation. Lord, fill preachers and preaching with Thy power. How long dare we go on without tears, without moral passions, holy hatred and love? Not long, I pray, Lord Jesus, not long.”