FAN THE FLAME OF FIRE

FAN THE FLAME OF FIRE

TEXT: 2 TIM 1:6 

Introduction: 

This gift is compared to a fire. The was probably special gift and power in the Holy Spirit to fulfill our ministry.

Note:  

That the gifts and power bestowed on as by the spirit do not automatically remain strong and vital. They must be fueled by Gods grace through our prayer, faith, obedience, and diligence.

     

   I.            Example in the Bible: The power the part from them and not remain automatically.

A.      Samson-(1 Sam. 16:19) his strength left him but he did not know that the Lord left him. Samson is an example of doe’s believers who think that   God will remain even as they continue in sinful an immoral conduct.

                   This passage strongly warns us that is possible for the Lord to depend from a persistently sinful persons without him or realizing it.     

B. Saul- (2 Sam16:14) the spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul. Because Saul had rebelled against Gods will, he was given over to demonic influence.

C. Solomon- (1 kings 11:9) the Lord became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the Lord. The God of Israel who had appeared to him twice.

NOTE: TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE

                

 Obeying Gods from the heart is better than any outward form of Worship service or personal sacrifice. Saul sin was placing his own conception of what was right above.

        Worship, Prayer, Praise, Spiritual Gifts and service to God are worthless in his sight if not accompanied by explicit obedience to him and righteous standard.

II. HOW TO FAN THE FLAME TO REMAIN, TO MAINTAIN, AND KINDLED 

•          Prayer

•          Faith

•          Obedience

•          Diligence

Conclusion:

Zech 4:6- not by might not by power not by the spirit.

               

Though this was spoken to zeru Babel it applies to all believers.

Military might, political power or human strength cannot accomplish Gods work. We can only do his work if we are enabled by the Holy Spirit. Judge 6:34, Isa 31:3. Jesus enter this ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit. Lk 4:2-18 in the church was in powered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost acts 1:8.

            

 Only if the spirits continue to govern and power our lives will we accomplish for us