“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.” 2 Timothy 1:6. A fire requires fuel to continue burning, and Paul is urging young Timothy, here, to keep putting logs on his. What are you feeding your fire? Do you even have one, or are you down to smoldering ashes? Imagine a roaring campfire. My kids and grandkids enjoy seeing the flames shoot up by throwing on dry leaves, or paper. While it might be bright for a moment, the big old log that Grandpa places on the embers, lasts for hours. Consider our own, inner fire, the one God kindled when he filled us with His Holy Spirit, we can’t keep it alive on the small twigs and dry grass the world offers. No, the fuel God intends for us to use is found in his word. It is the solid wood of scripture knowledge, wisdom and spiritual discernment, everything we need to keep those fires burning. Years ago, before central heating, wood stoves or fireplaces needed to be continually stoked and restocked. If they went out, it was quite a chore to get them going again. So, be vigilant about keeping that precious flame alive, keep your Bible and a pair of bellows close by!
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