Friday 12 June 2015

Rhapsody of Realities - Vibrant And Aglow In The Spirit - 12/06/2015


Pastor Chris

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord (Romans 12:11).

The word translated "fervent" above is the Greek "zeo"; it means to boil with heat for liquid; or glow with heat for solids. Thus, to be "fervent in spirit" is to boil in your spirit with the Word of God, and glow on the outside. That's why the Moffat translation says, "Maintain the glow"; because there's a glow of the Spirit in your life. The New King James version says, "Keep yourself aglow with the spirit"; the Amplified translation says, "...be aglow {and} burning with the Spirit...."

That's what God wants; He doesn't want you slothful, languid or docile. He wants you vibrant, exuberant, and aglow in the spirit always. Some people are slothful about going to church, or about the things of God; they're uninterested in spiritual activities. Don't be that way! Be active in soul winning; be involved in encouraging and bringing others to the house of God. Passionately pray and intercede for lost souls; it's part of your ministry in the Gospel as a child of God.

You're an ambassador of Jesus Christ, and of the Church to which you belong; never forget it. You're to speak on behalf of Christ and, of your church. Your church is your spiritual family; bring others into that family so they can hear the same Word of God that has built and edified you! Touch the lives of others with the Gospel.

Maintain your zeal and fire for the Gospel. Remain passionate about the spiritual; that is, be on fire in your spirit, and glow on the outside! How do you achieve that? First, it's by praying in tongues. If you want to excel spiritually and make lasting impact in this world, learn to spend quality time praying in tongues. Do it quite often. When you're alone, rather than being idle, or thinking about unimportant things, pray in tongues!

Also, study the Word; give yourself to the ministry of the Word. That's how you maintain inspiration and your zeal for the Lord - it's through prayer and the ministry of the Word.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for counting me faithful, calling me into the ministry of reconciliation. I am passionate, vibrant and aglow in my spirit today; fired-up and ready to spread the Gospel to my world. Thank you for your light that shines brightly in and through me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ;
Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 3:1-16,
2 Chronicles 12-15
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:11-25,
Deuteronomy 10
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities

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