by Yvette van Niekerk
2
Timothy 1: 5-7 MSG
"That
precious memory triggers another: your honest faith - and what a rich faith it
is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to
you! And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and
prayed - keep that ablaze! God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but
bold and loving and sensible."
When
I see fire, I am automatically interested and stare at it, the flames licking
and flickering up and down. When we have a braai (barbeque) most of us like to
gather around the fire and chat, it nice and warm and very inviting. Fire keeps
us warm and illuminates our interactions, it is the focal point, that brings us
together.
Thinking
of fire as a metaphor, it reminds of passion, burning and consuming desire,
which is unquenchable. And fire can also be associated with our faith, burning
and consuming desire to learn more of Gods word. I pray my heart and yours
catches fire. The Holy Spirit coming in blazing and cleansing our hearts, souls
and minds. I am asking God for purpose, passion and a promise in my life, the
Holy Spirit to move and shake me.
Looking
to God to His Kingdom and His coming. I want to have a deep conviction, almost
simple assumption. The only way, I can experience the power, in my life through
the Holy Spirit, and my ministry will go deeper in practising prayer in my
life.
Prayer
Father,
I want to come into Your presence with a joyful song of praise. I am asking You
to ignite a passion in my spreading the gospel that is underscored by a sense
of prophetic immediacy and urgency. I am praying for a powerful but natural
merging of evangelism and compassion, of help and of hope and sharing the Word,
Your Gospel with the kind assistance of a good friend. In Jesus Christs Name,
Amen.
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