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Apples of Gold
Radio Script for April 22, 2010
“Things That Will Help You Get Up and Get Out”
Hello, I’m Doug Apple…with Apples of Gold.
“To find what will help you get up and get out,
Write down all the things you are zealous about.”
Okay, so here are some things I am zealous about.
I am zealous about the fact that Jesus Christ is the light that came into the world; and He will bring light into every life that turns to Him.
I am zealous about God’s eternal truth which we discover both through the study of the Scriptures and through the Holy Spirit who dwells within believers.
I am zealous about eternal life – that life goes on long after we die, and that our short life here is just the beginning.
I am zealous about the forgiveness of sins – which is available through Jesus Christ. This forgiveness is the ultimate life changer which makes us right before God and clears the way for His Spirit to dwell within us.
I am zealous about the leading of the Lord and the wisdom He gives. In a world where people constantly stumble and fall and make wrecks of their lives, God’s wisdom puts us on a straight, uncluttered path where we can walk upright and secure.
I am zealous about morality and honesty and integrity – hallmarks of the straight and narrow road that leads to life. These qualities build a strong foundation for any society.
I am zealous about marriage, when the two become one flesh – one man and one woman together forever, ‘til death do they part. This is the cornerstone of the family, which is the cornerstone of society. Get the family right and all the rest will fall into place.
I am zealous for the church, the body of Christ, the family of God. Your blood family may be broken, but God has lovingly provided you with something better – His own “body” which builds itself up in love, where everyone has a part and each part has a share in both the benefits and responsibilities.
I am zealous for education, the constant learning and training and growing of the mind and skills. God gave us the raw materials and we are now responsible for turning them into something useful. We take 1’s and make them 2’s. We take 2’s and make them 4’s. Everyone is born knowing nothing, and every speck of wisdom and knowledge we will take to our grave – if we don’t pass it on to the millions of children born every year.
I am zealous for discovery and invention. God gave us a planet full of raw materials. When Adam walked in the garden, the earth had everything we needed for cars and space ships and flat screen TVs. And there are a million more new discoveries and inventions just waiting for us, if we will put our minds and hearts and souls to the task.
I am zealous against waste. I don’t believe in wasting minds or food or money or time or talents. There are too many needs, too much to be done, too much to be gained if we will just be mindful of not wasting things.
I am zealous for good parenting. The world is so thoroughly shaped by parents, what they did and didn’t do, how wise or unwise they were. We must constantly be training and helping and encouraging parents to be the best they can be, because the future of the world is being shaped by parents right now.
I am zealous for creativity. God is a creator, and we are made in His image, and I believe we are all called to create. Instead of blowing time we should be setting our minds to creativity. We need entrepreneurs to create new businesses. We need writers to create influential plays and songs and novels and text books. We need creative speakers and painters and even creative problem solvers in politics and social service. Put your mind to the task – think – and create.
I am zealous for exerting your influence on society. All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing; so the good men and women need to get off the couch and exert their influence, shine their light and make an impact. If you think you have to be a great leader to do this, you are wrong. Just be yourself and get to work. Don’t think someone else is going to do it. Don’t wait, because it may never happen. It’s time to step out and make your mark on the world.
These are just a few things I am zealous about. They may not be the same things you are zealous about, but you need to be zealous about something. You need to be fired up about a few good godly things.
Romans 12:11 says, “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
Yes, things happen in life, like a fire hose pounding your zeal.
So I want to encourage you today, stir it up! Ask God to stir it up for you! Like the old hymn writer said, “My zeal inspire!”
And if you need your zeal to be inspired today, lend an ear to this little rhyme.
“To find what will help you get up and get out,
Write down all the things you are zealous about.”
Comments?
E-mail me: dougapple@wave94.com.
May God bless you today! With Apples of Gold…I’m Doug Apple.
© 2010 The Arrow’s Tip
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Why “The Arrow’s Tip”? Each morning, after diligently seeking the Lord, I write Apples of Gold. Then before I release it to the public I pray one final prayer, “Lord, send forth your arrows.” I envision Apples of Gold as arrows, tips dipped in the river of the water of life that flows from the throne of God (Rev. 22:1), sailing toward the hearts and minds of men and women around the world.
Doug Apple
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