READ: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
“This was totally spontaneous, entirely their own idea, and caught us completely off guard. What explains it was that they had first given themselves unreservedly to God and to us….” – 2 Coorinthians 8:5 (The Message)
It is quite difficult to minister to people who do not love God with first love. People without first love are lifeless, dull and uninteresting. God wants people who are excited about Him. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Revelation 2:4-5
Wouldn’t you want to marry someone who is excited about you? Would you want to come home to someone who is angry and suspicious? Would you want to have a dead piece of timber in the bed with you?
Everyone wants life, happiness, excitement and joy. People without first love have stopped giggling, laughing, chatting and communicating. Above all, people without first love have stopped flowing spontaneously.
Can’t you flow a little bit more? Can’t you be a little happier? Can’t you show a little more excitement? Can’t you be a little more cheerful? Can’t you be a little more grateful? Can’t you show a little more love? Can’t you be a little kinder? Can’t you show some first love? Can’t you do just a little bit more?
It is nice for you to sit in church but if you were a little more spontaneous and excited, it would make a lot of difference. It is time to do a little bit more!