Colossians 4:13. "For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are at Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis."
GREAT ZEAL. Some people are zealous for money and fame. Others are very zealous over their family name. They want others to know them as somebody special. It is hard on their pride if they are considered as equal To ordinary people who labor hard from day to day - Or else are known as faithful Christians who daily read and pray. But every now and then someone really special comes along Whose chief concern is that they help other people to be made strong.
He or she has a sort of vision as to what they want other people to be like. The interests of others are on their heart both day and night. They can sense when there is a danger that others will stumble and fall. As an intercessor for other believers on the Lord God they will call - And make his concern known specifically, knowing the Lord will hear - Appealing to God that the Holy Spirit will draw near And bring to pass what is needed immediately to save them - Knowing a heresy or temptation is pressuring them to sin.
A person of great zeal usually can see farther than others. His vision of God and God's work is far greater than his brothers'. He looks beyond the events of the day and beyond tomorrow, And can see potential dangers that bring with them much sorrow. So, in order to help others, he takes upon himself more labor, That he might meet the needs maybe not even known for his neighbor. His urgency about the things that really count in the kingdom of God, Make him a beloved brother and faithful servant in the work of the Lord.
"Father; Thou dost know the content of the late-night call. I ask Thee to please make plain to me what action I should take today. If it is urgent that I leave these meetings and go to see that man today, give me some definite assurance. If I should remain here today in order to be at the Gospel meeting, please make that plain too. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."