Spiritual Fervor

 

“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”

John Wesley

I like that quote. Especially the words “catch on fire with enthusiasm.” People are attracted to others that are enthusiastic and alive in spiritual fervor.

Being on 24 hours a day, seven days a week can be tough though. The ups and downs are part of life and we tend to sway with what is happening at the time. But our hearts and souls can still be secure and confident in our Lord. And other people will see that.

"Never allow anything to cause your heart to beat more strongly than it does from your love for God. Let this ambition be the fire of your soul. the foundation of every endeavor you begin, and your sustaining motivation when your zeal for Him starts to cool."

Charles Spurgeon

Look Unto Me

If you are using the gift(s) God has given you, your example will help others be encouraged. Using your gift(s) is an easy thing, for God doesn’t have us do something that He doesn’t equip us for and give us joy in doing.

“When you first came to Christ, did you spend some time discovering your spiritual gift? Finding it most likely sparked your spiritual fire, so ready were you to serve God by using it to grow His Kingdom. But, as the years went by, your initial spark may have died out.

“It’s time to fan back into a flame those embers of your gift so that you can serve God in a way no one else can. God equipped you with a unique talent. Use it, knowing that He has also given you the power, peace, love, and mind to do so.” Wanda E. Brunstetter, The Prayer Jar Devotional: HOPE

Do you remember how you realized your gift(s)? What happen that brought understanding that said: “This is what God wants me to do?” For me, someone who I didn’t know, except for passing in the hallway at church, sent me a note to encourage me. It made such an impact in my life that I knew I wanted to do that for others. That’s how I started my note writing ministry.

Chris Tiegreen, in his book “Walk With God” asked this question: “How would you characterize your level of zeal? Does it drive you to pursue God’s Kingdom and His righteousness with a passion? If He dwells within you and your fellowship with Him is deep, it will. It is not possible to be powerfully filled with the Holy Spirit and yet to be lukewarm in our love or our service.”

You should enjoy and love doing what God has given you do to. Your zeal and passion should drive you to do God’s work. Find that flame you discovered when you were saved. Let it burn!

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

Romans 12:11

Let the Lord inspire you to serve with courage and passion. "Catch on fire with enthusiasm" and let your life touch others with God’s love. 

By His Grace . . .