“A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” – Leviticus 6:13 (NKJV)
The beauty of a campfire, especially on a cold night, is the warmth and light it provides. It draws everyone near, filling them with comfort and energy. However, at some point deep into the night, the flames would begin to go out, and the challenge would be how to keep the warmth without the flames.
Similarly, special meetings, extended prayer gatherings, and fasting sessions ignite a flame in us. You come out all fired up, convinced that you have been gloriously ushered into the new year. But what happens after the season ends? Just as a campfire requires fresh wood to keep burning, your spiritual fervour needs effort to grow stronger.
Also, those special seasons of devotion are not the end of your spiritual experience; they are only a starting point. If you want the fire to keep burning, you have to be deliberate about it. The passion you received is not meant to fade away with time but to keep growing stronger. Scripture reminds us to keep praying and never let our fire go out (1 Thessalonians 5:17, 19).
During seasons like these, it is common to receive prophecies, instructions, and corrections. You must revisit all that God has given you. Refer to your notes and recall the truths you were taught and the prophecies that have gone ahead of you. Do not be like the man who looks into a mirror and immediately forgets his reflection (James 1:22–25).
Diligence is required to carry the impact of these seasons into our everyday lives. The revelations and commitments made during special seasons of devotion are not just for the moment but for daily application. It would help if you put into practice all that you have received. More than that, you will see fruit and your profiting will be evident for all to see (1 Timothy 4:15).
What will you do with what God has entrusted to you? Lay down structures and begin moving in the direction God has called you. You have received the ability; now you must put it to work (1 Corinthians 15:10). Spiritual growth comes through perseverance and faithful action, ensuring that the work God has begun in you continues to bear fruit.
Special seasons of devotion are a gift, but they are only the starting point. To truly honour what God has done, you must keep your fervour alive, remember His faithfulness, and remain diligent in your walk with Him. By doing this, the fire ignited during these times will not only endure but grow brighter and stronger.
Bible Reading Plan: Hosea 9–11; John 12:44–13:20