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Posted by Dion Todd October 1st, 2024 5,895 Views 28 Comments
Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and Yahweh's glory filled the house. 2 Chronicles 7:1 WEB.
When the Israelites completed the tabernacle and altar as Moses instructed, God lit the fire (Leviticus 9:23). Then, the priests were ordered never to let the flame die out. They were to add more wood each morning (Leviticus 6:12).
Later, when they built the temple of Solomon, God lit a fire there as well. Then the priests were ordered to keep the fire burning continuously. There was a pattern. God lit the fire. The priests had to keep it burning.
God starts the fire inside us when we first come to Him. There is a holy spark inside of us, but we are to keep the fire burning. You can take an ember out of a roaring fire and set it on the mantle by itself, but it will soon grow cold when it is alone. If you place it back into the fireplace with the other embers, it will glow hot again.
Spending time with the Lord daily, reading, or hearing the word of God being read, and being around others who have the fire will all help keep your inner flame burning. Take a little time to thank God for the things that have gone right in your life. Pray, praise, and invite Him to be a part of whatever you do today. That will fan the flames. God started it, but we have to keep the fire burning.
Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden's sinless paradise, at least at the beginning. But everyone since then has struggled just like us. If you have never been through anything, you don't have much to share with others. So don't stop. Don't give up. No one promised that life would be easy. You can do this, and with God's help, you will make it through.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please light the fire inside of me and give me the grace to keep it burning. I welcome You into my life Lord Jesus. Shine Your love through me. Teach me all about You. I want to know every detail. Please guide my steps. Open the doors that I should go through and close the doors that I should stay out of. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Good morning and welcome to October :)! There was an error with yesterday's email which may have caused you to receive the wrong devotional - sorry about that :)! You should have received the video devotional for the week, "Creation and Corruption". If you missed it and would like to read or watch it, here it is: Creation and Corruption
Site update #586: I completed a large update to the Audio Library on the left sidebar. There is now a live service archive of all past services, full-length in case you miss a service and want to catch up, as well as all of our original music. You can download the .mp3 files directly to your device now to listen when you don't have internet. I also added a pop-out player so you can listen without remaining on the page. Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems. 😀
Post from John Petchonka
10 months ago
Thank you all for your Prayers. God knows we need them. However after seeing the devastation from Helene our Flood is in the process of being restored. Thank You Pastor for the word today. I truly was about to give up fighting for compensation from the State. Your Pray today reignited my fire. God Bless Everyone 🙏
Comment from Susan Petho
10 months ago
John, I am praying for you, your family, and all those who have suffered through this flood.
Comment from Sylvia Todd
10 months ago
Praying for y'all and your home, brother 🙏!
Post from Wesley Paulus
10 months ago
Amen!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
10 months ago
Heavenly Father, Prayers to those involved in the latest Hurricane. Prayers they have Peace and Comfort. In Christ name , Amen!
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
10 months ago
Joining your prayer, brother, with all of my heart, soul and mind, in the name of Jesus, Amen and Amen!!!
Post from Susan Petho
10 months ago
Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
10 months ago
AMEN and AMEN, this I pray
Post from Sherry Mccosh
10 months ago
Heavenly Father, please light the fire inside of me and give me the grace to keep it burning. I welcome You into my life Lord Jesus. Shine Your love through me. Teach me all about You. I want to know every detail. Please guide my steps. Open the doors that I should go through and close the doors that I should stay out of. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Sylvia Todd
10 months ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Monday 🌻😀!
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
10 months ago
Good Morning Sylvia, happy Monday to you!
Post from Yvette York
10 months ago
Heavenly Father Please Light The Fire In Me Please Keep It Burning I Welcome You In My Life Always Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Comment from Debi Burton
10 months ago
Good Morning Everyone! 🌞
Post from Burma Welber
10 months ago
I've been through many struggles, many in my life and God has always been there. I wouldn't know what to do without Him. Praise Him 🙏
Post from Debi Burton
10 months ago
Heavenly Father, please light the fire inside of me and give me the grace to keep it burning. I welcome You into my life Lord Jesus. Shine Your love through me. Teach me all about You. I want to know every detail. Please guide my steps. Open the doors that I should go through and close the doors that I should stay out of. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from LaDonne Lenzini
10 months ago
Amen
Post from Scott Riegelmann
10 months ago
Thank you Father for getting me this far in this world help me to know you more and keep my fire burning, I am your servant do with me as you see fit my trust is in you Lord in Jesus' name I pray amen.
Post from Lynn Brown
10 months ago
This is my prayer, Amen!
Post from Raju Williams
10 months ago
Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Marisa Jackson
10 months ago
Amen🙏🙏❤️❤️!!
Post from Bill Fair
10 months ago
YES!
Post from Donald Woodard
10 months ago
Yes, Amen Lord keep the fire burning in me!
Post from Valeri Frank
10 months ago
Dear Heavenly Father... Please keep the fire burning inside of me. Please help me to light the fire within someone for You... Everyone needs to know who You are... We all need to know exactly who You are and what You are doing in the world today. Please Lord, help me to introduce anyone who crosses my path to You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen 🙏🏼
Post from Linda Clark
10 months ago
Yes Jesus walk with me and let me be a shining light in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord amen
Post from Rachael Burke
10 months ago
Amen, Lord , keep the fire burning in me , to live you more , in Jesus name
Post from Elena Vasquez
10 months ago
Amen
Post from Mark Williams
10 months ago
Amen. Thanks for this message today.
Amen
Post from Celeste Strenn
10 months ago
Amen❣️please dear Lord Jesus that would shine on fire for you❣️
Post from Gloria Nebarez
10 months ago
Yes Lord, give me the grace to keep burning for you in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Jesus!
Post from Dana Rozell
10 months ago
Amen !
Post from Schalk de Beer
10 months ago
Yes Lord Jesus, amen.
Comment from Tyler Velau
22 hours ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
22 hours ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
1 day ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
2 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!