Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
—Romans 12:11 (KJV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Paul is emphatic that Jesus' disciples must be full of spiritual fervor to serve the LORD. Jesus was even more emphatic that God wants us to be passionate about our Christian life...
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
—Romans 12:11 NIV
Key Thought
The phrase "keep your spiritual fervor" is the meaning of an idiom in Greek that literally says "to boil in the spirit." We are to be on fire with the Holy Spirit! That fire is the key to...
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