Did you ever sit around a campfire, mesmerized by the sight of it continuously burning? While viewing such a sight, I was reminded of our relationship with the Lord.
I imagined God being the spark that comes when you first start the fire, and then grows into a big, flowing fire, if you do the “right” things.
In order for a fire to exist, you must first consciously decide to start it, and then get the proper materials. So it is with our relationship with God. We must first come to that point when we are ready to fan into existence our commitment to the Lord. We must prepare ourselves by repenting and seeking Him with our hearts.
In order to get, and keep the fire burning brightly, YOU must continually ACT, by adding more logs. How you do this determines how brightly the fire burns. The same principles work to show how brightly the Lord shines through in your life.
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If you use a good, long burning log, the spark will turn into a great, hot flame. If you use a sappy log, the fire will not burn; only smolder and smoke. Soon, it will even die out.
The choices are parallel in our relationship with God. If we read and study His word daily, and seek His presence in our lives (good wood), our fire will burn brightly. If we choose to be too busy for the Lord and don’t seek Him daily (bad wood), our fire will soon die out.
Be honest—think about how brightly your fire is burning. Can other people see a continuously blazing fire shining for the Lord?
I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! –Luke 12:49
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. –Hebrews 12:28-29
Consuming Fire is also a name of a song by Third Day that they recorded originally back in 1996! Here is a link so you can take a listen and be blessed.
Yes. I love watching a bonfire. There’s something majestic in it. The crackling sound, the warmth, the sparks. So mysterious.
I love that verse. How lovely it would be if we keep burning and set the world on fire for Him.
I’m glad you can relate and agree, Lux! I’m always blessed by your comments. Your last sentence reminds me of another Third Day song, Soul Of Fire. Here is a link if you haven’t heard it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lv9oMjv_0
This is beautiful. I love watching bonfires! I love to cozy up to the warmth and hope that other Christians will love to cozy up to the warmth from my life as well.
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I like your analogy, Marie! Nicely said….I definitely see the warmth from your life in spreading JOY to so many….you are a great blessing in my life, Marie, and have helped me grow so much in my faith journey! Thank you!
I love bonfires! It is so awesome to be in nature and receive the warmth of the flames by the campfire. It really is connecting with God there. Thanks for sharing. Blessings from #BloggerCareGroup
Yes, it is a blessing to experience God in nature & even in a campfire! Thanks for reading, and may God continue to bless you!
I live in Northern Ireland and bonfires bring other thoughts and meanings in communities here. However a fire is such a strong passionate thing isn’t it and we must be on fire for God. #Bloggercaregroup
Thanks for sharing, Sandra. I’m sorry about the thoughts and meanings the bonfires represent for Northern Ireland. You are so right…being on fire for God is what it’s all about. Blessings to you!