Roman’s 12:11 (KJV)

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.

Some Christians feed their bodies three meals a day but give their spirit only one cold snack. The word ferventin our opening scripture is the Greek word zéō, which means to boil a liquid or make a solid glow with heat. So, to be “fervent in spirit” means your spirit is boiling with the Word of God, causing you to glow outwardly. The Amplified translation says, “be aglow and burning with the Spirit,” while The Message version reads, “keep yourselves fuelled and aflame.”

The Bible speaks of John the Baptist as a “burning and shining light.” A fervent spirit is cultivated by tuning into the frequency of God by praying in tongues often, maintaining zeal for spiritual activities such as attending church, and remaining devoted to the study of God’s Word. As you keep your spirit boiling with the Word, you’ll become a burning and shining light in your world.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, keep my spirit fervent and aflame. As I pray and stay rooted in Your Word, let my life burn brightly, reflecting Your glory everywhere I go.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I remain vibrant and exuberant in my spirit, never lazy or weary, but always fuelled up and enthusiastic for the things of God. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Revelation 3:15-16

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 179

2 Chronicles 15-16; Acts 23:1-15