Keep Your Zeal

When a worker isn't working to potential or is "goofing off," we often say he's "slacking."  Slacking can also describe Believers who are lackadaisical (lazy and careless) in their spiritual lives. Romans 12;11 says Believers are never to be "lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Seems like such a simple-easy command ... NOT! Author Barbara Johnson would say it's like "nailing jell-o to a tree." What would it be like to live free of thieves who wreck the best of days and moments, leaving us fizzled-depleted-empty of enthusiasm ... zeal and fervor for God. Truth is, it doesn't happening apart from embracing a Spirit-filled life. "Let The Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." (Colossians 3:16). The life filled with The Holy Spirit will always be one which is filled with Godly moves - reading His Word, praising His Name, thanking Him and encouraging others as He encourages us. The attitude of self-sufficiency only leads to ... lacking. Bottom line, if we find ourselves lacking, we are most likely slacking in our spiritual duties to remain zealous (passionate, enthusiastic) toward Christ. So, if you feel yourself lacking, perhaps you're slacking. Stay faithful - keep your zeal!