Interesting Green: Reflection - Julie Ackerman Link

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 85, "Keep The Fire Burning", Page 97.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Author

PHOTO: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. - Romans 12:11
Read: Romans 12:9-21

Modern furnaces have taken the work out of keeping warm in cold climate. We simply set the timer on the thermostat, and the house is warm when we get up in the morning. But in former days, fire was carefully tended and fuel supplies were closely monitored. Running out could be deadly.

The same is true spiritually. If we think our "spiritual fire" can be ignited as easily as a modern furnace, we risk losing our fervor for the Lord.

In ancient Israel, the priests were instructed not to let the fire on the altar go out (Leviticus 6:9, 12-13). This required a lot of work, not the least of which was collecting firewood in a land not known for its dense forests.

Some scholars see the fire on the altar as a symbol for the flame of our devotion for the Lord. Spiritual passion is not something to be treated lightly or taken for granted. It will grow cold if we fail to keep it supplied with fuel.

The apostle Paul addressed the subject of spiritual fervor in his letter to the Romans (Romans 12:1-2, 11). To keep the fire of our devotion burning strong, we must continue the hard work of stocking our fuel supply with hope, patience, steadfast prayers, generosity, hospitality, and humility (Romans 12:11-16).

Our love for Jesus is the key to spiritual passion.
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Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. - Romans 12:11
Read: Romans 12:9-21

PHOTO: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. - Romans 12:11
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Modern furnaces have taken the work out of keeping warm in cold climate. We simply set the timer on the thermostat, and the house is warm when we get up in the morning. But in former days, fire was carefully tended and fuel supplies were closely monitored. Running out could be deadly.

PHOTO: Modern furnaces have taken the work out of keeping warm in cold climate. We simply set the timer on the thermostat, and the house is warm when we get up in the morning. But in former days, fire was carefully tended and fuel supplies were closely monito
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The same is true spiritually. If we think our "spiritual fire" can be ignited as easily as a modern furnace, we risk losing our fervor for the Lord.

PHOTO: The same is true spiritually. If we think our "spiritual fire" can be ignited as easily as a modern furnace, we risk losing our fervor for the Lord.
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In ancient Israel, the priests were instructed not to let the fire on the altar go out (Leviticus 6:9, 12-13). This required a lot of work, not the least of which was collecting firewood in a land not known for its dense forests.

PHOTO: In ancient Israel, the priests were instructed not to let the fire on the altar go out (Leviticus 6:9, 12-13). This required a lot of work, not the least of which was collecting firewood in a land not known for its dense forests.
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Some scholars see the fire on the altar as a symbol for the flame of our devotion for the Lord. Spiritual passion is not something to be treated lightly or taken for granted. It will grow cold if we fail to keep it supplied with fuel.

PHOTO: Some scholars see the fire on the altar as a symbol for the flame of our devotion for the Lord. Spiritual passion is not something to be treated lightly or taken for granted. It will grow cold if we fail to keep it supplied with fuel.
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The apostle Paul addressed the subject of spiritual fervor in his letter to the Romans (Romans 12:1-2, 11). To keep the fire of our devotion burning strong, we must continue the hard work of stocking our fuel supply with hope, patience, steadfast prayers, generosity, hospitality, and humility (Romans 12:11-16).

PHOTO: The apostle Paul addressed the subject of spiritual fervor in his letter to the Romans (Romans 12:1-2, 11). To keep the fire of our devotion burning strong, we must continue the hard work of stocking our fuel supply with hope, patience, steadfast prayers, generosity, hospitality, and humility (Romans 12:11-16).
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Our love for Jesus is the key to spiritual passion.

PHOTO: Our love for Jesus is the key to spiritual passion.
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PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
O God, my heart is the altar
And my love for You is the flame;
I'll keep the fire burning for You, Lord,
And I will rejoice in Your name. - Hess
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Reflection - Julie Ackerman Link - Keep The Fire Burning
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 85, "Keep The Fire Burning", Page 97.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Author

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Reference

Links

Other Books (Links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/reflection-books-links.html

Leviticus 6:9, 12-13 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+6%3A9%2C+12-13&version=NIV

Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV

Romans 12:1-2, 11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A1-2%2C+11&version=NIV

Romans 12:11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A11&version=NIV

Romans 12:11-16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A11-16&version=NIV

Romans 12:9-21 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A9-21&version=NIV