SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Leviticus 6:12-13
12 And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. 13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.
MORE LESSON: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Kings 18:36-39
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
1 Kings 18:36-39 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. 37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
Friday, 3 October
Memory Verse: For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29
The altar may be built and the sacrifice laid, but without the fire, nothing happens. The fire completes the offering, signifies God’s acceptance and sets everything in motion. In the Scripture, fire coming down from heaven was often a sign of divine approval. What does the fire represent today, and how do we keep it burning? Understanding the role of the fire is essential to sustaining a vibrant walk with God.
Fire often represents God's presence and power in Scripture. The fire signaled divine presence when Moses encountered the burning bush (Exodus 3). It signified divine endorsement when Elijah prayed on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). When the disciples gathered in the upper room, fire rested on them as a mark of divine empowerment (Acts 2). Fire is never casual—it always speaks of something sacred, something supernatural.
In Leviticus 6:9, God instructed that the fire on the altar must never go out. This wasn’t just about maintaining heat but preserving the flame of intimacy, worship, and consecration before the Lord. The priests were required to add wood daily, clear the ashes, and guard the flame. In the same way, as a believer, you are now the temple, the altar and the priest. You are responsible for tending the flame within.
The fire is the burning passion for God, the intensity of love for His presence, the zeal for His Word, and the fervency in prayer. It is the Holy Spirit actively, purifying, refining, and empowering us to live holy and impactful lives. When the fire burns strong, sin loses its grip, fear fades and boldness arises. Note, however, that like natural fire, spiritual fire can dwindle if not fuelled. Many believers begin with a blazing passion for God, but over time, activity compromise, and neglect cause the flame to burn out. This is why Paul told Timothy, Fan into flame the gift of God... (2 Timothy 1:6). Fire must be stirred and maintained. It is by your daily devotion, prayer, worship, and the Word. Commune with other believers, walk in obedience, and observe times of waiting on God. We place these " wood " daily to keep the fire burning. Even clearing out “ashes” —things from the past that may now be clogging or suffocating your spiritual life matters.
It’s not enough to have once encountered God’s fire; it must remain burning because a cold altar cannot produce transformation. A life without fire is vulnerable, directionless and ineffective, while a life on fire becomes a beacon to others, a light in the dark, and a vessel through which heaven touches earth.
God's fire is both purifying and empowering. It consumes the offering and ignites purpose. As priests of the New Covenant, our responsibility is to guard and tend the flame. Don’t let distractions, disappointments, or delays snuff out your fire. Return to the altar and feed the flame daily with the Word, worship and with surrender. Let the fire fall again and keep burning. Christians and not cold ones can change the world.
Prayer/Action
* Ask the Lord for His divine endorsement of all your sacrifices on His altar.
* Ask the Lord to increase your passion for Him.
* Pray against every form of distraction or device of hell working to put out your fire for the Lord.
TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: All through this month, it shall be righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost for me and my family, in the name of Jesus.
TODAY’S FASTING FOCUS: Righteousness, Peace, and Joy is my portion; Romans 14:17; Matthew 6:33
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