*_Romans 12:11 (AMP)_*
*Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.*
One thing is certain; we are in the last age of the church. And the best of God’s family will be manifested in this age. One thing will be common with God’s army in this generation - a generation of zealous Christians. A people having great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of the Lord’s mission of perfection and preparing for himself a glorious church. Often times, people are touted as being fanatics in their aggressive and exaggerated response to the things of God. Let’s ponder over this; Won’t the Lord love these so-called fanatics who choose to go all out for him? Surely, he does, and in this generation, there is an outburst of true lovers of God.
In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul mentions having zeal in the use of spiritual gifts as well as in a broader sense of all service to the Lord. The biblical definition of zeal in this context has a three-fold meaning. First, “be excited about doing something”; next, “to do one’s best” and thirdly, “do it quickly.” The Lord has raised and is raising many zealous Christians whose hearts are rubbed with his pure fire to spread his gospel all around the world. A church which is truly excited about the Lord’s mission, a church who gives their very best and are prompt to finish the mission in time.
The zeal of the Lord burns in your heart. Endeavour to give the right response to this holy call. Don’t be shy to be called a Jesus fanatic. It is truly an honourable position. People are fanatics of less honourable ventures such as politics, sports, paganism, etc. To be a zealous Christian doesn’t begin with you, but by being overwhelmed by God’s love. It is He who works in you to do of His good pleasure. Love is the fuel for your zeal. Continue loving the Lord and see the spontaneous outburst of true zeal in serving Him. The glorious church the Lord seeks is a zealous one. Be aglow and fervent in spirit and zeal always serving the Lord.
*PRAYER*
Father, I praise you, for you work in me to live zealously for You. I love you Lord. Your zeal has consumed me and I serve you with my all. I am given for your mission in this generation. I respond to your love which produces your zeal in me to push for the satisfaction of your heart. Amen.
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*Psalm 69:9*
_For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.