| “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God…” |
| —2 Timothy 1:6 |
Camping in the desert offers a unique challenge. At night, the temperature often drops 30 degrees Fahrenheit or more. The desert winds pick up and blow rather severely. If someone doesn’t keep watch over the camp’s fire, it might go out in the night. If the fire does become extinguished, it may be nearly impossible to restart the campfire in the heavy wind.
In our spiritual lives, we also must tend the flames of devotion to Christ and to His Kingdom. That’s why we need to read our Bible and spend time in prayer each day. That’s why we must gather for worship with other believers. We must fan the flames of obedience to God’s will and to His written Word.
In writing to his son in the faith, the Apostle Paul put it this way in 2 Timothy 1:6-7:
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.
We can rely on the constancy of the Holy Spirit’s divine Presence in our lives. But, we have to do our part, too. Let’s determine this day to fan the flames of devotion to our Savior. By so doing, we will fulfill the role given to us by God as flame tenders and be able to tell others about the wonders of God’s mercy, grace, and love.
Based on a blog originally posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
