Spark,Fire,Grow, Bless!

Opening Verse

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
— Acts 1:8 (KJV)

Introduction

In our journey of faith, God’s word serves as the initial spark that ignites our hearts. The Holy Spirit then becomes the fire that fuels our passion for God. We are all God’s sparks, meant to shine brightly and spread His light to the world. Today, we explore how to fan that flame and grow in our spiritual walk.

Devotional Story

Consider a simple campfire. To start it, you need a spark—something to ignite the kindling. Without that initial spark, there’s no fire. God’s word is that spark in our lives. When we read the Bible, it ignites a desire in our hearts to know Him more. But a spark alone won’t keep you warm; you need to feed the fire with wood. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is the fire that grows from the spark of God’s word.

Think about Peter on the day of Pentecost. Before receiving the Holy Spirit, he was fearful and denied Jesus three times. But once the Holy Spirit came upon him, he was on fire for God. He preached boldly, and thousands were saved. His faith had been ignited, and he fanned that flame by stepping out in boldness and obedience.

What This Means

When we accept Christ and study the Bible, we receive the initial spark. The Holy Spirit, given to us at the moment of salvation, becomes the fire that empowers us. But it’s up to us to fan this flame. We do this through prayer, worship, obedience, and sharing our faith with others. The more we feed the fire, the bigger it grows, and the more blessings we experience. Not just material blessings, but the deeper blessings of peace, joy, and a closer relationship with God.

Think About This

• Are you feeding the fire of the Holy Spirit in your life, or is your faith just a small spark?
• What can you do today to fan the flame of your faith?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for igniting the spark of faith in our hearts through Your word. We ask for Your Holy Spirit to fan that spark into a blazing fire. Help us to feed the flame through prayer, worship, and obedience to Your will. May our lives shine brightly for You, drawing others to Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”
— 2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV)