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WHO ARE THE MEN GOD CAN USE IN THIS GREAT HOUR OF NEED? 15b. MEN WHO ARE ZEALOUS FOR GOD
The Greek word for "zeal" is "zecos" meaning "heat, ardor, fervent mind." It's most important for us men to be zealous for our work, our families, our homes, our principles, and most important of all, our service to God.
A man without zeal will tend to be overly casual. He will be a "moocher" (Do you know this word? We use it in New Zealand and Australia for loitering about aimlessly.)
A man lacking a zeal is like trying to drag around a heavy weight. He has no spring in his step, no oomph in his personality, no twinkle in his eye, and no passion for anything. He is like a dead man walking. He is a bore to be around, a fire without heat, a drag on society.
This is not the man created in the image and likeness of God. The devil creates zombies. God creates men with fire in their bones.
Zeal knows no apathy. It deplores laziness and slackness. It believes in creativity, enthusiasm, and a job well done. Zeal cannot tolerate sitting around and accomplishing nothing (mooching!)
Zeal loves motivation. It rejoices in challenges. It will fight for what is right.
Seven times God is mentioned as possessing and acting with zeal. Zeal is a great motivator. If God uses it to get things done, so should we.
Isaiah 9:7 says, "The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."
Be encouraged. Colin
A man without zeal will tend to be overly casual. He will be a "moocher" (Do you know this word? We use it in New Zealand and Australia for loitering about aimlessly.)
A man lacking a zeal is like trying to drag around a heavy weight. He has no spring in his step, no oomph in his personality, no twinkle in his eye, and no passion for anything. He is like a dead man walking. He is a bore to be around, a fire without heat, a drag on society.
This is not the man created in the image and likeness of God. The devil creates zombies. God creates men with fire in their bones.
Zeal knows no apathy. It deplores laziness and slackness. It believes in creativity, enthusiasm, and a job well done. Zeal cannot tolerate sitting around and accomplishing nothing (mooching!)
Zeal loves motivation. It rejoices in challenges. It will fight for what is right.
Seven times God is mentioned as possessing and acting with zeal. Zeal is a great motivator. If God uses it to get things done, so should we.
Isaiah 9:7 says, "The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."
Be encouraged. Colin
