Like the spreading of a fire, so should we spread God’s love.
(Fiery Sunset) Photo by Lisa R.

This is the second day in a row where someone else’s passion and belief has fueled a fire within me. Yesterday it was the pure untainted view about beauty from the heart of a child. Today my Pastor, Chet Lowe, reminded me that my Christian walk is NOT a spectator sport. We are working our way through the book of Luke. One of the many things I like about my church is the practice of teaching the Bible chapter by chapter, verses by verse. In my estimation it lowers the amount of self imported points of views…mmmm that was a side note. Back to my point. Our study was taken from Luke 12:35-59. Today’s message was filled with so, so much and if I had the time and the mental capacity I would love to touch on every point (instead I will give the website for you to listen for yourself, if you so choose). We are called to wait (in verse 36) and watch (in verse 37), and while wait and watch seems passive in their tense and our vernacular.  The idea behind their use here is anything, but, sit and look. The meaning is better translated as be diligent in service. Like a waiter in a restaurant we are called to wait (verb form) on God. In other words we are called to SERVE. Chet asked this question. “What kind of waiter are you?” How do I serve God when He is seated at my table?  Am I reluctant, belligerent, or patient and obedient? I can only answer these questions as they pertain to me, the same holds true for each of you who read this. We all serve something (it’s true, whether you believe it or not),  but God provides eternal benefits to those who put their trust in Him. I am thinking that’s a reason enough to be a good waiter, but just in case you aren’t sure that you want to serve God, here’s a little incentive. He’s a GREAT tipper, Isaiah 40:31. He doesn’t limit Himself to just 20%.  For those of you interested here is the web link to today’s sermon (http://media.calvaryftl.org/player/?fn=D1109).

“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49).

So what’s the plan? Let God’s (holy) fire burn.