Keep the Fire Burning

 Scripture:

“The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

This verse, and others, speak of the fire on the altar in the Tabernacle. The priests were not to ever let the fire go out. It was always to be burning. They had to carry out the ashes daily and bring new firewood, but they were not allowed to let the fire go out. God started the fire, but the priests had to take part in keeping the fire burning. 

Application:

These type verses always speak to me about my walk with God. God started a fire inside of me many years ago when He saved me, but I have to upkeep the fire. I have to spend time with Him daily in prayer and in His word to keep the fire burning. God initiates the fire, then we have to maintain the fire as believers. I want to live on fire for God. There are times when the fire is higher and hotter. There are times when the fire is more like embers and coals. The difference really isn’t in God, it is in how much wood am I putting on the fire. 

Prayer:

Father, don’t let my love grow cold. Let Your holy fire burn in me. Help me to always keep fresh wood on the fire of our relationship. Walk with me every day and let my heart burn for You and Your presence. You are my everything. You are my strength. You are my source. Add fuel to my spiritual fire today and let my life be an offering to You.

Your Son Forever,

Jeff