flames

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

- 2 Timothy 1:6-7

 

All this talk every where about the Gift we were given, but what do we do with that Gift?

Do we put it on a shelf for display, or tuck it away in a pretty box in the closet?

Imaging if you will building a fire in your fireplace for a cold evening at home, you start small, with kindling and a spark and you hope that the spark catches, then you fan the flame, add some more wood until you have a blazing fire going to keep you warm.

Now imagine that the Spirit of God is that fire – oh! Song Reference!!

This world can be cold and bitter

Feels like we're in the dead of winter

Waiting on something better

But am I really gonna hide forever?

Over and over again

I hear Your voice in my head

Let Your light shine, let Your light shine for all to see

Start a fire in my soul

Fan the flame and make it grow

So there's no doubt or denying

Let it burn so brightly

That everyone around can see

That it's You, that it's You that we need

Start a fire in me

You only need a spark to start a whole blaze

It only takes a little faith

Let it start right here in this city

So these old walls will never be the same

Over and over again

I hear Your voice in my head

They need to know

I need to go

Spirit won't You fall on my heart now

Start a fire in my soul

Fan the flame and make it grow

So there's no doubt or denying

Let it burn so brightly

That everyone around can see

That it's You, that it's You that we need

Start a fire in me

You are the fire, You are the flame

You are the light on the darkest day

We have the hope we bear Your name

We carry the news that You have come to save

Only You can save

Start a fire in my soul

Fan the flame and make it grow

So there's no doubt or denying

Let it burn so brightly

That everyone around can see

That it's You, that it's You that we need

Start a fire in me

You are the fire You are the flame

You are the light on the darkest day

Start a fire in me

Don’t left the Gift sit in a box and die, fan that flame and let the fire burst out of your heart, share God with the world!!!