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Enthusiastic People Of The Bible
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Can one call him
or herself a Christian and not be enthusiastic for the Lord? A
reading of Titus 2:14 reveals Jesus “gave Himself for us, that He
might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own
special people, zealous for good works.” Take note of the
following enthusiastic people of the Bible.
Zaccheus. Jesus was
passing through Jericho and Zaccheus “ran” to see Jesus
(Lk. 19:4). Zaccheus’s running showed his enthusiasm.
Zaccheus overcame the many obstacles before him with his
enthusiasm. Nothing was going to stop Zaccheus from seeing
Jesus. Will you too run to the Lord?
Paul. Following his
baptism “immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues,
that He is the Son of God” (Acts 9:20). Many folks delay
serving the Lord showing their lack of enthusiasm. How about
you? Show your enthusiasm for the Lord by immediately obeying
Him!
The Apostles. After
being beaten and threatened the Apostles “departed from the
presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to
suffer shame for His name. And daily in the temple, and in every house,
they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ”
(Acts 5:41-42). Their continuation in preaching the Gospel
despite persecution indicates their enthusiasm for the Lord. How
many have let their enthusiasm die in midst of persecution?
The Lord’s people are to be a zealous, enthusiastic and faithful
people. Show your enthusiasm for the Lord today by obeying Him!
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