Description of a Dynamic Christian

Today I was reading Developing a Supernatural Lifestyle: A Practical Guide to a Life of Signs, Wonders, and Miracles by Kris Vallotton, and I came accross a great description of healthy Christianity. He says this:

Like the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, this book is dedicated to developing revivalists who make history. My prayer is that these revivalists become:

• Humble, but not harmless
• Honorable, but not suck-ups
• Dependable, but not predictable
• Bold, but not brash
• Holy, but not hobbled
• Patient, but not passive
• Powerful, but not controlling
• Encouraging, without flattering
• Gentle, but not timid
• Modest, but not docile
• Confident, but not cocky
• Steadfast, but not stubborn
• Teachable, but not tame
• Kind, but not benign
• Discerning, but not suspicious
• Confrontational, but not combative
• Tough, but not rigid
• Submissive, but not subdued
• Serious, but not somber
• Risky, yet wise
• Peaceful, but not careless
• Spontaneous, yet prepared
• Giving, yet able to receive
• Transparent, but able to keep a secret
• Extreme, yet balanced
• Spirit-led, but self-controlled
• Submitted to men, but following God

I would encourage you to look over that list again and see if any of the descriptions stick out to you. If one does, commit it to memory and take some time during your day to meditate on it and see how the Holy Spirit might make it a reality in your own life. I've personally been stirred by a few of these today. I find it interresting how the Holy Spirit can use something so simple to show us where we're not in line with the nature of Christ. Let's be a people of genuine repentance who recognize those areas in our lives where sin still exists and take it to the cross to die with Christ so the Holy Spirit can give us new life!