Note: much of this post was first shared in January 2011, but I believe the heart of what is shared will inspire us to know and pursue the passion that God have given each of us. John 2:17 NLT Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: "Passion for God's house will consume me." Jesus did some things that were pretty far out there. He didn't follow the status quo or anyone else's code of conduct or even what the religious leaders said was right. Jesus passionately did what God said His purpose was for being on earth. The from John 2 quoted above comes right after Jesus had cleared the temple when people had made it a shopping center or flea market rather than a place of worship. What was wrong with the situation? The people forgot the purpose of the temple. When we forget the purpose of the church or our purpose, we will do things that are not right. Yet when we remember and pursue our purpose, the thi...