The Bible provides a sound basis for enthusiasm. Here is how the Apostle Paul states it: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and NOT unto man” (Colossians 3:23); “always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58); “zealous unto good works” (Titus 2:14); “Your zeal hath encouraged many” (2 Corinthians 9:2).
In Revelation the Apostle John commanded the Laodiceans to be “zealous, therefore, and repent” (Revelation 2:19).
It is interesting that “zeal” and “zealous” come from a Greek word which means “to boil; seethe.” An enthusiastic person boils inside; it spills over to peak performance.
The wise man stated it in these words, “Whatsoever thy hands findeth to do, do it with all thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
Some people verbalize their inability to be enthusiastic. I don’t believe there is a person who hasn’t been excited or enthusiastic about something. A raise in salary, an award, vacation, promotion, birth of a child, opportunity, or some other event in life creates zeal by its very nature. What we need in the church is enthusiasm for the mission God has given His people. This guarantees peak performance.