Some hymns are rich with theological depth, teaching us the foundations of our faith. Others, like Pass It On, speak more to our shared and personal experiences with God. A classic camp song, it’s not meant to instruct so much as to inspire. It's a Christ-centered alternative to the cultural permissiveness of its time.
There’s one line that always gets me. I try to make eye contact with someone when we sing: "I wish for you, my friend, this happiness that I’ve found."
That line reminds me of my calling. Not to count conversions. Not to build a platform. Not even to grow a church. I’m called to share the faith that has changed my life. To pass on the peace, forgiveness, and salvation I’ve found in God. God’s presence has made me new, and I want you to know what that is too.
Acts 26 offers that same message, when Paul finally gets the chance to speak before King Agrippa. Of course, not everyone is impressed. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” someone says. But Paul doesn’t flinch. Jail cells and beatings haven’t stopped him. Why should skepticism?
When Agrippa asks, “Are you so quickly persuading me to become a Christian?” Paul replies: “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that not only you but also all who are listening to me today might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
Again, Paul’s response and that line from our campfire hymn share the same message. It’s not pushy. It’s not self-righteous. It’s simply an invitation from someone whose life has been changed.
We should want good things for the people around us—health, joy, peace, and every kind of blessing. But above all, may we long for them to know the love of Christ. Even those who aren’t quite there yet. So let’s keep living and loving for God’s glory, not to impress or to win, but simply to share what has changed us. From one friend to another pass it on.
Stay blessed...john | 
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