Holy Spirit Keep The Fire Burning…

Verses Referenced: Leviticus 6:13 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

I’m the last person to look to for perfection, however it doesn’t mean I don’t strive for it. I’ve been in the faith for awhile now going on 17 years, but believe me it’s been no perfect walk…. actually really far from it.

If you have been in the faith for awhile, let’s not kid ourselves we have done things that we are far from proud of and we have all skeletons in our closest that we are so happy that God has forgotten about, because he said would. We have experienced various seasons, some where we are on fire and others where we are stone cold. Believe me I know, because recently I had to make the active decision to recommit myself to Christ and the vision he had for my life.

In the Old Testament of Leviticus God told the Israelites:

A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out. (Leviticus 6:13)

I believe that verse has a direct correlation with what Paul said in the New Testament:

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.

( 1 Thessalonians 5:16 -19)

That fire which was on once on the altar continually burning, now indwells in our spirit through the Holy Spirit! However, with that being said, the Bible implies that we can “quench” or “grieve the Holy Spirit” which is where I believe we can have those seasons where we feel distant, and far away from God.

The truth is, none of us can escape the love of God, nor can we escape his presence. His love that engulfs us like an all consuming fire and full of unfailing love and forgiveness! God is right here and right now ready for us to allow HIM to set us ablaze again with no condemnation. If we need a fresh touch, a fresh spark, a fresh flame to fan our flames God can do it.

Ask him to refresh you and revitalize you today! HE WILL DO IT!