Put Another Log on the Fire

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The final Thoughts by Scott this week deals with the illustration Jeff Kisiah shared regarding firewood.  The way Jeff ran this illustration was from the levitical mandate of chapter six from the book that bears that name.  In this sixth chapter we see God instructing the Israelites to always keep the fire burning.  There was a specific instruction as to what to do with the ashes from the previous days burning and instructions as to keep the fire always burning before God.

In an illustrious way we are to keep the fires of our passion for the Lord always burning as well.  This process becomes more natural and a part of our lives the further along the growth journey with which we have examined this week.  In other words, it is harder for a type two person who has entered into a relationship with God, but has Him on the back burner to maintain intimacy and devotion than it is for a type four person who is in a vibrant and growing relationship with God.

So, using the firewood illustration Jeff shared with us the need to place logs on our fire.  Most of these logs are normal to type four people.  They are spiritual disciplines like reading the Bible daily, praying to God regularly, and worshipping Him throughout our lives.  But how do we make placing these logs of wood on our fire a regular part of our lives?  And how do we encourage those around us to grow deeper in the their relationship with the Lord.

I am not going to answer these questions today, nor give any prompting suggestions.  I am going to pass these questions on to you, the readers of this blog.  In the comment section below, write your response to these questions and help instruct us as to your spiritual disciplines.  My challenge to you is to return back and read the suggestions and advice others have given to this reading audience.  May we all be closer to the Lord as a result of your aid and assistance.