Enthusiasm

It intrigues the world.  It is almost a phenomenon.  What am I talking about?  An enthusiastic, happy person!  There is something magnetic and powerful about a victorious Christian.  People are drawn to a consistent, excited believer!  How can you keep your spirit high in a down world?  Believe me, you can.  It is possible.  Regardless of your family situation, your financial status, or past failures, you can step into a victory zone and stay excited about life. 

Ephesians 2 : 6 says, “God hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”  God intended for us to be ‘up’.  He provided a plan to get us there: spiritually, mentally and emotionally.  Stop talking about your lacks.  Be thankful for gifts God has given you!  Listen to a preacher who wrote one-half of the New Testament: “I can do all things through Christ…”  Philippians 4 : 13.  “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors…”  Romans 8 : 37 

To stay enthusiastic you need to have the right concepts.

Paul had the right concept of God.

Paul had the right concept of satan.

Paul had the right concept of people.

Paul had the right concept of himself.

The apostle Paul: God’s idea of a winner.  And Paul stayed up… in a down world!