Fan the Flame - 05-01-2006
In the game of Survivor, FIRE represents life. Jeff Probst says that through out the game. It is a running theme though out Survivor, but it is also a running theme though out life. Having "fire" does mean you have life.I was reading in 2 Timothy these past few days the following statement, "fan into flame the gift of God." God has given us the gift of salvation throught he death and resurection of Jesus Christ. It is a gift that should not be taken lightly. It is the FIRE that truly represents LIFE.
I was thinking more about this statement (as I was sitting on the toilet) and I realized that we have responsiblities. God has given us this gift of fire, but we need to fan the flame. We need to work at it and make it grow.
Philipians 2:12 say that we need to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (ESV)" or another translation says, "put into action God's saving work in your lives (NLT)".
Being a Christian and accepting this gift is a call to action. To faning the flame inside you. Our fire is suppose to spread. Not just stay a small spark.
I know that my fire is small. It really is a struggle to fan the flame. I was going to write "hard to fan the flame" but I realizes that it is not true. It is a struggle because there are so many things I would rather do then to "put my faith into action." There are so many great shows on TV. The dishes need to be done. The yard needs to be mowed. I would like to go to Borders.
I don't mind reading my bible, I enjoy is at times. I also can enjoy times of prayer. But do I really need to get off my butt and do something. Isn't my little fire enough. I can puff on it a little durring the morning, keep it lit, but do I really need to fan it. Make it huge.
My God is a Consuming Fire! That is what he wants our flames to be. Pray for me, encourage me. Lets help each other fan our flames! Because Fire represents life, Jesus' abundant life
posted by Dave A Reiss @ 8:06 AM
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