EnthusiasmIn God

Enthusiasm – In God

• Enthusiasm: 1. Great excitement for or interest in a subject or cause. 2. A source or cause of great excitement or interest. 3. Archaic a. Ecstasy arising from supposed possession by a god. b. Religious fanaticism.

(American Heritage Dictionary)

• Enthusiasm comes from 2 Greek words meaning “In” and “God” -- s

If we are in God and He in us, we are literally enthused!  (1 John 4:15)

Enthusiasm – In GodThe scriptures teach us to be enthusiastic:• Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatever your hand finds to

do, do it with your might”• Mark 12:30, “and you shall love the lord your God

with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”

• Romans 12:11, “not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord”

• Colossians 3:23,  “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men”

• Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!”

Enthusiasm – In GodJesus Created Enthusiasm:• At His birth (Luke 2:14-16).• At His entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:37-38)• People got so excited and enthusiastic

about Jesus they couldn’t stop praising Him and telling others about Him.• A man who had been demon-possessed

(Mark 5:20)• The woman at the well (John 4:28)• The deaf/mute man (Mark 7:36)

Enthusiasm – In God

We have every reason to be enthusiastic about Christ and His cause.

• He has saved us!

• He has saved others! (2 Cor. 9:13-15)

Joy and Positive Thoughts are the Order of life for a Christian!

(Philippians 4:4, 8; 1 Thessalonians 5:16)

Enthusiasm – In God

Positive EXPECTATIONS create ENTHUSIASM!

• Expect God to use YOU. (2 Timothy 2:21)

• Expect victory (Romans 8:37)

• Expect God to hear & answer your prayers (1 John 3:22; 5:14-15)

Expectation is BELEIVING IN GOD! (Matthew 17:20; Mark 9:23)

Enthusiasm – In God

Can you say with the Psalmist, “I was glad when they said to me,

‘Let us go into the house of the LORD’”? (Psalm 122:1)