Finally, the weather turned cooler. Since my wife and I gave up on the gym thing during COVID, we could now walk the trails again. Nice, but not a real workout. At my age, I must put time in the weights to maintain muscle mass. This means working out every day—being enthusiastic about my purpose.
In the third chapter of Revelation, Jesus explains the condition of seven churches. Basically, He says the churches were once spot on. They knew the truth and held fast to it. They confessed and taught the truth and demonstrated their love for the Lord through their actions. In most cases, the churches stopped being what they were formerly. But some lost their muscle mass and became lukewarm.
This condition still affects many churches today and the Christians who attend them. Christians with a laissez-faire mentality who have no vision, purpose, oversight, or accountability. But God does hold us accountable. Jesus told the members they might lose their church if they didn’t change.
Many churches suffer in attendance. If unbelievers even consider investigating Christianity or considering joining a church, they are held back by the regular attendees’ lack of enthusiasm and drive. They wonder if all Christians aren’t supposed to be excited about their faith. All they do is go to church, go back home, and complain.
The organizations and businesses that succeed are enthusiastic about direction and purpose, and the people they hire must also be excited about the possibilities. If they aren’t, they won’t last long. As people of faith, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and can move mountains. Together, we can do a lot. With God, the sky is the limit. All things are possible through Christ, who strengthens us.
Think of ways to be enthusiastic about your purpose in God.
Carl Schleede is a writer.