Positive Ambition

In secular field the word "ambition" bears a very positive connotation, and all good students are with good ambitions in life. However, in spiritual life, its connotation is mostly inclined to the self and does not bear a positive image. In fact, many of the division among Christians can be attributed to the spiritual ambition of the spiritual leaders. In the name of "visions", "revelation" and "ministries" the un-dealt self is completely exposed resulting in the various factions and denominations among believers. Due to this ill affect, the word "ambition" is a cautious thing to guard for in the Body life.

However, the fact that the enemy uses certain attribute does not nullify the goodness and usefulness of the attribute itself. With a proper attitude and pure heart, we must indeed be positively ambitious for God's eternal economy. Lest the enemy cripples our God given gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ.

In a recent training, an elderly and mature brother fellowshipped about the need to be positively ambitious. That fellowship opened my eyes. As all this while, I have been keeping a strict guard on anything ambitious within my being, as I would not allow the enemy to instigate my soul-life for any of his crafty and stealthy purpose. Nevertheless, the cautiousness should not be a tool of the enemy to hamper my function in the Body either. I must positively function as the Lord blesses and as the Body coordinates for the Lord's purpose.

With this enlightened understanding, I consecrated my life to the Lord afresh for His heart's desire that all the positive ambitions I have may be properly used for the building up of the Body of Christ. In the Body, with the Body and through the Body, all the gifts the Lord bestows may as well be used for His purpose.

One of the burdens and positive ambitions within me is to be academically upgraded to a higher level of education than what the Lord has given as of now. And to be more fruitful in my official service, and in the matter of spiritual fruit bearing. What I am today by His grace and where I am now is also good, but it can always be made better. This is my positive ambition of doing my best, and giving my best to the Lord. 

The Lord must be loved with the best love; He is the supreme One and the most precious of all. My value of concept should be renewed to value the Lord more than anything else. In fact, to love Him with the best love, and serve Him with the best of my being, and worship Him with the best of offerings is my heart's desire, my positive ambition. To the priceless precious One, no price is too profound; He deserves it all. My "alabaster flask" must be broken for His satisfaction.

Henceforth, in the proper spirit, I would encourage all the saints to have positive ambition for the Lord's interest on this earth and for the fulfillment of His divine economy.

Lord, I love You and offer to You my best.