We're the guardians of the sacred flame; we dare not let it go out. Should the flame die down until only glowing embers remain, it is imperative that we rekindle the flame until it blazes bright and hot.
"kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
Each believer has been supernaturally endowed with a capacity for service. The choice of that capacity is not ours, but the maintenance of it is. It can burn bright and hot or it can diminish to glowing embers but it must be kept lit. "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. " (2 Timothy 1:14).
The "sacred flame" is closely associated with the body of Christ and the gospel message. Whatever the spiritual capability that we've been given, it is designed to encourage and build up the body of Christ in its understanding, living, and sharing of the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 8:12).
A flame provides warmth and light. We are called to enlighten and warm a cold, dark world with the light of the Spirit and the gospel. The energizing Spirit combined with the biblical gospel fuels the flame that the world so desperately needs to see and experience.
"Kindle afresh the gift of God". Cooperate with the Spirit of God in cultivating "power and love and discipline". Shine brightly today with all the spiritual energy that the Lord so richly provides.
Steve
"kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
Each believer has been supernaturally endowed with a capacity for service. The choice of that capacity is not ours, but the maintenance of it is. It can burn bright and hot or it can diminish to glowing embers but it must be kept lit. "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. " (2 Timothy 1:14).
The "sacred flame" is closely associated with the body of Christ and the gospel message. Whatever the spiritual capability that we've been given, it is designed to encourage and build up the body of Christ in its understanding, living, and sharing of the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 8:12).
A flame provides warmth and light. We are called to enlighten and warm a cold, dark world with the light of the Spirit and the gospel. The energizing Spirit combined with the biblical gospel fuels the flame that the world so desperately needs to see and experience.
"Kindle afresh the gift of God". Cooperate with the Spirit of God in cultivating "power and love and discipline". Shine brightly today with all the spiritual energy that the Lord so richly provides.
Steve
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