KEEP THE FIRE BURNING - 4

"When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them". Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4 (Message) 

"It only takes a spark to get a fire going" is the opening stanza of one of my favourite hymn which is titled "Pass It On". It’s a simple song with a powerful message, which reminds us of the Great Rescue Mandate in Matthew 28 :18-20 and how the spark kindled upon the souls of those timid disciples on the day of Pentecost grew like wildfire. The fire equipped the disciples with uncommon boldness, dynamic conviction and transformed them into an unstoppable, fearless and enthusiastic force everywhere they went. They however kept that ‘fire’ burning by their unswerving dedication to preaching the gospel. The lives and ministries of the disciples were full of many undeniable proofs which validated the fact that the fire of God was truly burning and reaching mutiltude for Christ through them. For example, the fire burning upon the altar of Apostle Peter was able to set 3000 souls ablaze for Christ in one day (Acts 2:41).

"And Peter solemnly testified and continued to admonish and urge them with many more words, saying, “ Be saved from this crooked and unjust generation!” So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]." Acts 2:40-41 (Amplified)

The fire burning upon the souls of the disciples was true and fierce, hence it was practically impossible for any form of opposition to extinguish it. Prison bars and chains could not restrain them from spreading the fire of God's love, grace and mercy. Floggings could not hinder them from showing sinners the way to heaven. Intimidations and harrassments could not silence them from telling everyone about the ultimate sacrifice made for the sins of man on the cross of Calvary. Threats of death could not stop them from making disciples of all nations as they had been commanded. Having been invigorated by the power from on high, the disciples just kept on doing what they had been ordained/commissioned to do - that is to pass the fire of God's love to everyone around them.

Beloved, has your day of Pentecost come? Has the mighty rushing wind of Holy Ghost ignited a glowing fire in your soul? If yes, then, what have you been doing with the fire? Have you been passing the fire to everyone around you? Are you joyfully and boldly telling everyone about the love of God ? Are you singing His praise from the mountain top like a true disciple? If your response is "No", then, am afraid your fire may soon be put out because the only way to keep a fire going is to use it to produce or ignite more fire. So, why don't you keep the fire going by spreading the fire everywhere you find yourself. Let God use that little flames or tongues of fire upon you to set ablaze the souls of many people who are already hell bound.

Before this week is over, I trust God to ignite a fresh fire in our soul that will never be put out until we see Him in glory. Our day of Pentecost shall come, every sleeping giant will be awaken and the dying fire of rugged evangelism in our souls will glow again like willdfire as of old. As we position ourselves for the uncommon outpouring of fresh fire from above, please join me to prayerfully meditate on this wonderful hymn below. The hymn was composed in 1969 by a reknown American Gospel Music Legend - Kurt Kaiser. 

PASS IT ON

It only takes a spark
To get a fire going
And soon all those around
Can warm up in its glowing
That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
You spread His love to ev'ryone
You want to pass it on

What a wondrous time is spring
When all the trees are budding
The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming
That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
You want to sing it's fresh like spring
You want to pass it on

I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I've found
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you're bound
I'll shout it from the mountain top
I want my world to know
The Lord of love has come to me
I want to pass it on

Good morning and God bless you in Jesus name.  Amen

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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