ENTHUSIASM

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MEANING:-  
en·thu·si·asm:-  (1) Great excitement for or interest in a subject or cause
                              (2) A source or cause of a great excitement or interest.


HISTORY:-
The source of the word is the Greek enthousiasmos, which ultimately comes from the adjective entheos, "having the god within," formed from en, "in, within," and theos, "god."


POINTS TO PONDER:-
1) Enthusiasm is not a feeling but its a discipline.
2) Enthusiasm catches up with your face and body.
3) It is your birth right.
4) Enthusiasm makes you to do anything & you don't care.

CHARACTER IN FOCUS: Peter



Matthew 14:22-33
The Message (MSG)
WALKING ON THE WATER                       
 22-23As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night.
 24-26Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o'clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. "A ghost!" they said, crying out in terror.
 27But Jesus was quick to comfort them. "Courage, it's me. Don't be afraid."
 28Peter, suddenly bold, said, "Master, if it's really you, call me to come to you on the water."
 29-30He said, "Come ahead."
   Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!"
 31Jesus didn't hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, "Faint-heart, what got into you?"
 32-33The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, "This is it! You are God's Son for sure!"


NOTE:-
IN ENTHUSIASM SOME TIME YOU SINK IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES BUT DON'T FORGET JESUS IS THERE TO GRAB YOUR HAND. 

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