Fire on the Altar

Scripture:

Leviticus 6:9  "The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar".

Observation:

This command was given concerning the burnt offering.  The fire for the burnt offering was never to go out.  The priest were to take out the ashes every morning to a special place, but they were commanded never to let the fire on the altar go out.

Application:

God wants us to always have fire on the altar of our hearts.  In order to do that, we must come to Him every morning and take out the ashes of yesterday's fire.  We must ask Him for fresh fire daily from His presence.  Ashes are the leftovers of yesterday's fire.  There was a special place for them, but they couldn't mess up or substitute for today's fire.  It's great to talk about what God did yesterday, but we need a fresh move of God every day.  We want to be in close relationship with Him every day and not let our love grow cold.  The only way to keep fire on the altar is to spend time daily with the Lord in prayer and in His word.

Prayer:

Lord, let my fire never go out.  Renew me every morning as I walk and pray as well as when I open your word.  Help me to live each day in the red hot fire of Your Spirit.  I want the fire of God to burn in my life every day.

Yours,
Jeff