Hello Everyone,

“Our God is a consuming fire.” (Heb. 12:29), and He desires to have, and will have a church that is “on fire” with His Divine Presence and Power.

Fire consumes -- burns out the sinful and unnecessary “stuff” in our lives.

Fire purifies -- makes us clean and holy before God.

Fire prepares (as in food) -- makes us tasteful and pleasant to each other.

Fire cheers -- when we are caught in the cold grip of despair and discouragement, He cheers us on to victory.

Fire softens -- the Holy Spirit softens the heart of the sinner and He repents.
Fire unites -- (as in uniting different kinds of metals) the Holy Spirit

brings unity to the people of God.

Fire empowers -- “Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” (Acts 1:8).

“We fail to get up much steam in many of our endeavors because we do not have enough fire under the boilers.” (Crabtree)

With Fresh Fire We Will Fast And Pray. We will see the need for and the value of earnestly seeking God with the whole heart. 1 Cor. 7:5.... “that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer;”

With Fasting and prayer there is the promise of Reward.

Matthew 6:17-18 “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

Examples of fasting and prayer:

Moses received the Ten Commandments (Ex. 34:28).

Elijah received direction from the Lord (1 Kgs. 19:8).

Hezekiah received healing for his body.

Listen when we are on fire for God, we will respond to the needs of our day with prayer and fasting.

Oh How HE Loves Us!

Pastor Phil