Tag: Holy Spirit

  • II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭

    “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭

    For us to understand why Paul spoke these words to Timothy, we must consider the context of Paul’s situation and what Timothy was about to face. When Paul wrote Second Timothy, he knew that the hour of his departure was very near. He said plainly, “The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:6–7). Paul understood that his earthly race was almost over, yet he also knew that much work still needed to be done for the body of Christ.

    So when Paul said to Timothy, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear…” he was not speaking theory. He was speaking from his walk with God. Paul knew what it meant to face persecution. He knew the pain of being beaten, stoned, imprisoned, hated, betrayed, shipwrecked, and nearly killed. He wrote, “In labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often” (2 Corinthians 11:23). None of these trials discouraged Paul. Instead, they strengthened him. Every hardship pushed him deeper into the will of God. And why was this so? Because of the Holy Spirit who dwelt in him. The Holy Spirit gave Paul the power to accomplish everything the Lord appointed him to do. The Spirit strengthened his hands, sustained his body, and filled his heart with courage.

    The Holy Spirit also poured love into Paul’s heart, as it is written, “The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5). His love for the brethren are poured out by the Holy Spirit, a love that moved him to serve with patience, grace, and mercy. This love compelled Paul to endure all things for the sake of God’s people. And the Holy Spirit reigned with peace in Paul’s mind and heart. This was that peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guarding his heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). 

    Paul Speaks of the Time of His Departure

    Now we understand where Paul is coming from, and now we see where he is going as he speaks these words to Timothy. Paul was close to death, and he was fully aware of the suffering Timothy was enduring. He reminded Timothy that he was “mindful of your tears” (2 Timothy 1:4). As a young maidservant of the Lord, I know that serving in the church is not an easy task. How much more for Timothy, a young minister carrying such enormous responsibility.

    Timothy had been charged by Paul to shepherd the church in Ephesus. A church surrounded by opposition, troubled by false doctrines, filled with souls needing guidance, and requiring a steady hand to lead them in the way of truth (1 Timothy 1:3). Paul knew exactly how heavy this responsibility was. He understood the weight of pastoring, the spiritual battles that come with leadership, and the daily concern for all the churches (2 Corinthians 11:28). And now Paul who had shared the same mind, the same heart, and the same spirit with Timothy was leaving.

    Anyone who has served in ministry understands how heavy this burden can be. When a brother who has walked beside you, who guided you, nurtured you, and sharpened your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ begins to fade from this life, it brings sorrow to the heart. Paul knew that he had been a spiritual father to Timothy. He trained him, instructed him, strengthened him, and showed him how to carry out the work of God with faithfulness and fearlessness.

    And Paul also knew that his departure would be discouraging to Timothy. Timothy would lose not only a beloved brother in Christ, but also the one who had mentored him from his youth, the one who helped him discern the will of God, the one who stood beside him in the ministry.

    The Mantle and Its Burden.

    Because of this, Timothy understood the burden laid upon him. He knew he was not being called to a position, but to a entrust to him a people of God. He recognized that this calling was far greater than simply preaching sermons or teaching doctrine. He was being entrusted with precious souls purchased “not with corruptible things, like silver or gold… but with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18–19). The price paid for our salvation was nothing less than the life of the Lord Jesus Himself. And the Lord declared the worth of a soul when He said, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). One soul outweighs all the treasures of earth. If a servant of God truly understands this, he will also understand the holy burden that comes with ministry. It is a burden that only the Spirit of God can help a man bear.

    Timothy understand that we are not merely taking care of the flock. As a shepherd, he must guide them in the way of truth, guard them diligently, and protect them from every form of error. The Holy Spirit had already spoken plainly to Paul concerning the future of the church, saying, “In latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons” (1 Timothy 4:1). With this prophecy in mind, Paul understood well the kind of battles Timothy would face once he was gone. But added to this burden were the expectations of the people. Many often forget that pastors and ministers are human beings, carrying their own weaknesses and limitations. Timothy himself had his frailties, and for that reason Paul instructed him so that no one would despise his youth or dismiss his authority (1 Timothy 4:12). Paul knew Timothy would need courage to stand firm, for he was still young, and the weight of leadership can lie heavily upon the young.

    Timothy also lived in perilous days, when persecution was a constant reality. Fear surrounded the church. Brethren betrayed one another in an attempt to save their own lives. False teachings spread like wildfire, false prophets rose up in abundance, and confusion swept through many congregations. The pressure resting upon Timothy as a young overseer was truly great. And yet Timothy understood that he must one day present these souls entrusted to him before the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul described this sacred duty when he said, “that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (Colossians 1:28). Simply writing these things already makes my own heart feel the weight of the burden. If it burdens us just to read it, how much more must Timothy have felt it upon his shoulders?

    The Message Paul Longed Timothy to Grasp

    Paul was fully aware of the fear rising in Timothy’s heart. He knew exactly how heavy the responsibility was that he was placing into Timothy’s hands. Yet Paul encouraged him with great assurance that he would not bear this burden alone. When Paul said, “For God…” he was turning Timothy’s focus away from himself and back to the Lord. He was reminding him of the God who had called him, the God who would equip him, and the God who would sustain him in all things.

    Paul knew Timothy could never fulfill this calling by his own strength. And Paul himself had never carried the ministry in his own power. Near the end of his letter he testified,

    “But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:17–18)

    The God who stood with Paul, who strengthened Paul, and who delivered Paul from every evil work is the same God would also enable Timothy. He would strengthen him to preach the word, to endure persecution, to shepherd and edify the churches, and to finish the work assigned to him by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Paul did not tell Timothy, “God has not given you a spirit of fear.” He said “us.” Paul wanted Timothy to understand that this gift of the Holy Spirit is not reserved only for apostles. The Holy Spirit is given to all who believe and receive the Lord Jesus Christ. And the Spirit whom God gives is not a spirit of fear.

    The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of power.

    The Holy Spirit who empowered Samson, so that with supernatural strength he struck down the Philistines who oppressed Israel (Judges 14–16).

    The Holy Spirit who strengthened King David, giving him courage to face Goliath, wisdom to rule Israel, and power to serve his generation by the will of God (1 Samuel 16:13; Acts 13:36).

    The Holy Spirit who came upon the prophets, granting them boldness to declare the word of the LORD God in the midst of wicked kings and rebellious nations (2 Peter 1:21).

    The Holy Spirit who overshadowed Mary, giving life to the Holy One conceived in her womb (Luke 1:35).

    The Holy Spirit who empowered the Apostles, turning fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary men into bold witnesses who turned the world upside down (Acts 1:8; Acts 4:13).

    The Holy Spirit who transformed Peter, the man who denied Jesus three times, into a fearless preacher who proclaimed Christ and saw three thousand souls saved in a single day (Acts 2).

    The Holy Spirit who strengthened Stephen, filling him with courage to preach the LORD Jesus Christ even as stones rained down upon him (Acts 7:55–60).

    He is the same Spirit who dwells in you today!

    And this same Holy Spirit is the Spirit of love. He pours the love of God into our hearts (Romans 5:5). He teaches us to love as Jesus Christ loves, and He gives us the strength to put that love into practice, even when it is difficult, even when it costs something.

    He is also the Spirit of a sound mind. He quiets our anxieties. He eases our burdens. He gives rest to our souls in the midst of trouble. He grants us understanding in the will of God and clarity concerning the calling He has assigned to each of us. He gives wisdom for every situation we face, for the Spirit searches all things and reveals the things that freely belong to us in Christ (1 Corinthians 2:12).

    This is the Holy Spirit, God has given us. He comforts us, He strengthens us, He loves us, and He intercedes for us. The Scripture says, “the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26). He helps our weaknesses, for we do not always know what we should pray, but the Spirit prays according to the will of God. And He guides us into all truth, just as Jesus promised, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13).

    Paul is placing Timothy into the hands of the Spirit of God who made Paul able to do the work he did. Paul was not relying on human strength, nor on natural boldness, nor on his own wisdom. He wrote, “By the grace of God I am what I am” (1 Corinthians 15:10). And that same grace, that same Spirit, was given to Timothy.

    The Holy Spirit is the greatest companion we could ever ask for. And truly, we must not grieve Him nor quench Him, for He is our Comforter, our Teacher, and our Helper. He is faithful beyond measure, for the Lord has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). The Spirit walks with us, strengthens us, and abides in us, just as Jesus promised: “He dwells with you and will be in you” (John 14:17).

  • 1 Kings 18:12

    “And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from you, that the Spirit of the Lord will carry you to a place I do not know. So when I go and tell Ahab, and he cannot find you, he will kill me. But I your servant have feared the LORD from my youth.” — 1 Kings 18:12

    The land of Israel was in a severe drought because of king Ahab’s sin and the Israel’s idolatry under the influence of Jezebel. During this time, Jezebel was determined to destroy the prophets of the LORD, and many were slain.

    When the word of the LORD came to Elijah commanding him, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth (1 Kings 18:1). Elijah obeyed God and went to find Ahab. While he was on his way, he met Obadiah and asked him to go and tell Ahab that Elijah had come. This passage is the responds of Obadiah to Elijah request. This man was in charge of the king’s treasures. Though he served under a wicked ruler, Obadiah was a faithful man who feared the LORD greatly. During the time when Jezebel sought to destroy all the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah courageously hid one hundred of them in two caves and supplied them with food and water.

    Many people think that the Holy Spirit began His work only in the New Testament, but the Scriptures clearly show that He was already moving in power throughout the Old Testament. From the very beginning, the Spirit of God was present and active among His people. He has always been the One who moves God’s servants to accomplish His purpose whether to reveal visions, show His throne, or fulfill His divine will. In Genesis 1:2, it says, “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” The Spirit moved over the earth so that life could begin.

    Is it not the same Holy Spirit who overshadowed Mary so that life could be formed in her womb? (Luke 1:35) Is it not the same Holy Spirit who gives life to all who believe in our Lord Jesus Christ? (Romans 8:11) 

    This is the same Spirit whom Obadiah spoke about when he said to Elijah, “the Spirit of the Lord shall carry thee whither I know not” (1 Kings 18:12). Obadiah was not speaking of something strange or new. He already knew about the Spirit of God and recognized His presence upon Elijah’s life.

    And Obadiah was not the only one who believed this. When Elijah was finally taken up to heaven, just as Enoch was taken by God and did not see death (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5), the sons of the prophets said, “Lest peradventure the Spirit of the Lord hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley” (2 Kings 2:16). This tells us that the presence of the Spirit of the Lord was known and not hidden from God’s people. They had seen His power manifested in their lives and among the prophets.

    The Holy Spirit is our connection to our Heavenly Father.

    “But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians‬ ‭2:9-16‬

    The Bible says, “He who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him” (1 Corinthians 6:17). Because we are in the Lord, and the Lord is in us, we are united with Him through His Spirit. It is through the Spirit of the Lord that we come to know the heart of God. The Holy Spirit reveals to us everything the Lord wants us to understand. His thoughts, His will, and His ways. By the Holy Spirit, we are able to discern the mind of God in the things we face, to understand His nature, and to walk according to His purpose for our lives. The Spirit also unveils the mysteries of God to those who belong to Him, just as Jesus said, “He will guide you into all truth… and He will show you things to come” (John 16:13).

    The Holy Spirit who took Ezekiel and showed him the glory of God, His throne, and all the works of God’s people in the temple including their abominations and uncleanness (Ezekiel 8:3–10) is the same Spirit who carried Elijah and moved upon Ezekiel again and again to speak the word of the Lord (Ezekiel 11:1, 24). This same Spirit also led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, as it is written, “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1).

    He is the very Spirit who raised Jesus Christ from the dead, just as Paul declared:

    “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” — Romans 8:11

    We might think that Paul is only talking about how the Holy Spirit gives us power to overcome the desires of the flesh. But Paul is saying much more than that. He is revealing that the same Spirit who gave Jesus His glorious body after the resurrection is the same Spirit who will also transform us. 

    That is why it is so important for every believer to be like Obadiah, who was aware of the presence and manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Many Christians today are spiritually lifeless, and their lives show little transformation because they have not yet experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, nor have they come to truly know Him or fellowship with Him.

    The Apostle Paul met this same issue with some believers in Ephesus. The Scriptures tell us:

    “He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.” — Acts 19:2

    Why Paul has to rebaptized them in the name of the Lord Jesus? for it is in His name that there is remission of sins. The Word says,

    “When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.” — Acts 19:5–6

    This shows that even believers who already have faith in Christ still need to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit. 

    The Holy Spirit is not only our Helper. He is also our Seal. Paul says, “You were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise” (Ephesians 1:13). This means we belong to God completely. The same Spirit who sealed us will be the One to carry us up in the air when Jesus returns. We see this Elijah and Enoch with Philip, who was caught away by the Spirit of the Lord after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:39–40); with Paul, who was taken up to the third heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2–4); and with John, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day,” and was shown the throne of God (Revelation 4:2).

    Today, you need to be like Obadiah, you need to live with awareness of the presence and manifestation of the Holy Spirit. It is not enough to simply know about Him from the stories of others; you must experience Him for yourself.

    Jesus gave us the right to become children of God through His death and resurrection. Because He destroyed the power of sin, He brought us near to the Father. The veil that once separated us from God was torn apart (Matthew 27:51), and now we have full access to His presence.

    When the Holy Spirit comes upon us, we receive power! Jesus said, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” (Acts 1:8). This power is not just for completion of the task were assign for us. It is for transformation. When the Holy Spirit fills your life, you are changed from the inside out. The old life is gone, and a new life begins. You will never be the same again, because where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).

  • John 3:6–7

    “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’” – John 3:6–7

    Birth is the beginning of life. Our first birth, through the flesh, makes us part of an earthly family. But Jesus is clear: “that which is born of the flesh is flesh.” The flesh here means our fallen human nature; corrupt, sinful, and weak. That we inherited through Adam’s sin, “sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men” (Romans 5:12). By nature, we are born separated from God, with desires and inclinations that cannot please Him. “Those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Romans 8:8).

    This is where we understand Jesus is teaching Nicodemus that no amount of human effort, law-keeping, or religion can make someone fit for God’s Kingdom. Human birth produces human life, but not spiritual life. That is why Jesus said, “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’”

    By our first birth, we were corrupt, shaped in sin. David said, “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). Because of this, a new birth is necessary. We must be made new creatures. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).


    This new birth is not something we can achieve in our own strength. It is a work that only the Spirit of God can accomplish, changing us from the inside out. “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12–13). It is God who put His Spirit within us to gave us a new heart that belongs to Him.

    By the Spirit’s work, we receive a new nature, new principles, new desires, and new aims. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to put off the old life of sin and walk in righteousness. But those who are born of the Spirit bear fruit that cannot come from the flesh: “lBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22–24)

    And this explains why the world often cannot understand believers. “The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Those still in the flesh cannot comprehend the life of the Spirit, because spiritual rebirth is something only God can give.

    The Spirit not only makes us new but also seals us. “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13–14). The Spirit assures us we belong to God, strengthens us in our weakness (Romans 8:26), transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18), and guides us into all truth (John 16:13).

    So Jesus’ words to Nicodemus remain urgent for us today!! “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit… You must be born again.” The flesh we have cannot inherit God’s Kingdom. Only through the baptism of the Holy Spirit’s bring new birth that we become children of God and enter into His Kingdom.

  • Ephesians 5:17

    “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” – Ephesians 5:17

    Many of us ask, “Lord, what is Your will for me?” But Paul has already emphasized throughout Ephesians that the will of God is not hidden from us. It is not a mystery we have to solve but there is a process that all who believe must follow.

    We all know that the Lord Jesus gave us the power to become children of God to everyone who believes. How can we obtain this? All of the disciples fulfilled this same process.

    First and foremost, we must repent. This is the moment we change the way we think. We declare, “I am done living in darkness. I am out! I choose to do the will of God.” Without repentance, we cannot step into God’s will, because we do not have a willing heart to obey.

    Second, we must firmly grasp and hold onto the gospel, because the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus is our life and our hope. Through His sacrifice, He destroyed the enmity between us and the Father. And when you have access to the throne of God, who else do you need?

    This is the greatest will of God for us all, that we all believe in Jesus Christ and not perish, but be with God in everlasting life.

    Third, we must be baptized in water. This is where we declare our faith, the actions of what we believe. Water baptism is a cleansing process, proclaiming that all our uncleanness is washed away. We are buried with Christ and raised with Him, we are now a new creation in Christ. This is where we lay down our lives to Christ and become His.

    Just as Jesus, after His baptism, received the Holy Spirit, we too receive the gift of the Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit is the One who gives us wisdom and revelation to understand the will of God and to fulfill His purpose for our lives while we walk on this earth. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot know it, nor can we walk in it. That is why Paul’s constant prayer for believers was that they would be filled with the Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit is our Teacher, our Helper, our Comforter. He reveals the deep things of God, gives us strength to overcome the desires of the flesh, transforms us into the people God created us to be, and empowers us to accomplish the calling He has placed on our lives. He is also our seal, the guarantee that we belong to God and will inherit His promises. Above all, the Holy Spirit is the very presence of God within us. To have an intimate relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit is to walk with God Himself.

    So do not be foolish, know the Holy Spirit !!!

  • Ephesians 1:17

    “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” – Ephesians 1:17

    This verse explains why many people view believers as fanatics, strange, or even crazy, because they do not have the Spirit of wisdom. The Spirit of wisdom is one of the seven Spirits of God before His throne (Isaiah 11:2; Revelation 1:4), and He operates in us through the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible declares, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). When we receive the Holy Spirit, He teaches us the will of God. And the wisdom from above is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3:17). When these qualities are present in our lives, we know the Spirit of wisdom is at work within us.

    Only the Spirit of wisdom equips us to receive wisdom from above.

    Only the Spirit of wisdom enables us to understand the works of God.

    Only the Spirit of wisdom teaches us how to walk upright before God.

    Only the Spirit of wisdom helps us make wise decisions that align with God’s will.

    The Holy Spirit Himself, “who is the Spirit of wisdom” is the only one who can give us true revelation of God, because He Himself is God. Only He, can give us the knowledge of who He is, a clear understanding of His will, and insight into His purpose for our lives.

    This is why Paul prayed that the believers in Ephesus would first receive the Spirit of wisdom, so that they could then grasp the revelation and knowledge of God. He understood that even with the best pastors and teachers, without the Holy Spirit you cannot truly understand. Even if you read the Bible from cover to cover, without the Spirit’s guidance it will remain closed to you.

    So, to truly know God personally and understand His will for your life, you must ask the Lord Jesus to baptize you with His Spirit not from people, not from culture, not from Google but from the Lord Himself.

  • Leviticus 6:13

    “The fire shall ever be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” —Leviticus 6:13

    Before we talk about the fire, let’s understand the altar.

    The altar was a sacred place, Consecrated for God alone.

    It was a place of sacrifice,

    A place where God’s presence dwelled,

    A place where people came to meet with Him.

    That’s why churches still have altars— They symbolize a space set apart for God.

    But an altar without fire, is just a structure.

    It’s the fire that brings it to life.

    Because God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29).

    God often revealed Himself through fire:

    He spoke to Moses through a burning bush.

    On Mount Sinai, His glory appeared as fire.

    He led Israel by night with a pillar of fire.

    And in Leviticus, fire came out from the Lord and consumed the offerings—showing His approval and presence.

    Every true sacrifice was touched by fire:

    From Abraham, To the Levitical priests, To Elijah at Mount Carmel…

    And now, us.

    Through Jesus, we have become His altar. Our lives are now the living sacrifices. And Jesus baptizes us with the Holy Spirit and fire.

    The Spirit came as tongues of fire, And now He dwells in us.

    Just like in Leviticus:

    Don’t let the fire go out.

    Paul echoed the same command:

    “Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thess. 5:19)

    Because fire refines gold,

    Fire melts metal to shape it,

    Fire runs machines,

    Fire gives warmth,

    And fire transforms.

    So does the Holy Spirit. Keep the fire burning.