ebullience. noun.
1) high spirits; exhilaration; exuberance.
2) a boiling over; overflow.
What does it mean to have joy? To be grateful? To appreciate the moments in life that only come around once in a while?
How do we recognize when those moments are in our midst? What do we do in response to the acts of kindness and sweet words we receive from a friend?
Do we nod politely, say thank you, and go on our way? Are we cordial and gracious and forget about it tomorrow?
Or are we overwhelmed that somebody took time out of their day to think of us? Do we express gratitude in the way we live our lives? Is our thankfulness radiating from the smile on our face?
Why don't we get excited about the things that make us happy? Is it because we're afraid our ebullience will scare off someone who doesn't get it? Are we so concerned about the opinion somebody may have of us that we harness and hide the enthusiasm and delight a happy moment brings us?
I feel like there's a time and a place for ebullience. There are moments when jumping up and down with glee is appropriate. There are times when we need to be still, and times when being still should be a crime.
Our joy in Christ should be ebullient. It should boil over. It should fill us up with an exhilaration and exuberance that we cannot help but overflow onto those around us. His love was not given to us for us to store up in a little treasure chest beneath our bed. His love was given freely and abundantly so we could turn it around and give it back to Him. Our love should be spilling over the brim of the cup He has so graciously continued to fill onto everyone around us. Whether we know them or not, we should never be hiding the ebullience that God gives us when we want to know Him and share our thirst for Him with all of the people we meet.
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