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Holy Spirit

Where Is the Fire? 

A Call to Live by the Spirit

Oh, for that flame of living fire! The ancient hymn sighs with longing, its words almost lost to a generation numb to holy passion. Where is that Spirit, Lord, which once set the hearts of saints ablaze, which filled prophets with boldness and caused apostles to endure shipwreck, hunger, and sword with unwavering joy?

We must ask ourselves, Where is the fire? And we must answer honestly. The fire of the Spirit has not vanished; it has simply been replaced — replaced by comfort, self-interest, and a cross-less Christianity. The Apostle Paul gave the key when he declared: “But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14, NASB)

If we desire to live by the Spirit as those saints did, we must return to the cross. There is no shortcut. There is no modern substitute.

Living by the Spirit Begins at the Cross

To live by the Spirit is to first die at the cross. Jesus said plainly, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23, NASB) To live under the Spirit’s rule moment by moment, we must let the cross do its work, severing our attachment to the world and emptying us of self.

Many today want the fire without the altar. But Scripture is clear: “Present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”(Romans 12:1, NASB) Without sacrifice, there is no fire.

Living by the Spirit today looks like surrender — absolute, unrelenting, joyful surrender. It is not a Sunday activity but a daily death. It is the laying down of plans, the renouncing of pride, the crucifying of comfort.

What Living by the Spirit Looks Like Today

To live by the Spirit in today’s world is to walk in conscious, continual submission to God’s voice. It is a life that bears the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23, NASB)

It looks like believers who are bold in their witness, unashamed of the gospel, as Paul was when he wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16, NASB)

It looks like saints who are not driven by fear or anxiety, but who trust wholly in God’s providence: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6, NASB)

It looks like households where prayer is not an afterthought, but the breath of the home. It looks like workplaces where integrity shines, conversations where grace abounds, and lives so surrendered that the fragrance of Christ follows everywhere they go.

A community gathered in Spirit-led worship, encircling the fire—symbol of God’s presence—each heart lifted in surrender and awe before the Lord.

Why Has the Fire Diminished?

Why must we ask, “Where is that Spirit, Lord?” It is because we have settled for a form of godliness without its power (2 Timothy 3:5). We have exchanged the Spirit’s fire for the world’s approval. We have chosen safety over surrender.

The saints of old walked in the power of the Spirit because they first walked the narrow way of the cross. They were crucified to the world, dead to its charms, and alive only to God.

If we would regain the fire, we must return to that narrow path. Jesus warned, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.” (Matthew 7:13, NASB)

A Call to Rekindle the Flame

Where is the fire? It waits for those willing to lay all on the altar. It waits for those who will take up the cross daily, die to self, and live by the Spirit.

Today, the call is urgent. Lay down your life anew. Present yourself as a living sacrifice. Crucify the flesh with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24). Boast only in the cross of Christ, and watch as the fire returns — not as a flickering candle, but as a consuming blaze.

We need not sigh with nostalgia for a bygone era. The Spirit has not changed. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, NASB) His fire still falls — but only where there is fuel. Only where there is surrender.

Let us forsake the comforts of this world and seek the face of El Shaddai. Let us live by the Spirit, moment by moment, breath by breath, until our lives burn as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God.

Then, and only then, will the world look at the Church and see not a hollow religion, but a living fire.

Closing Prayer

Lord Yeshua, we kneel at the foot of Your cross. Crucify our pride, our comfort, our idols. Set our hearts ablaze with the fire of Your Spirit. Let us live by the Spirit, walking in the steps You have marked out for us. May our lives be living flames, drawing all men to You. Amen.

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See Also

Apostolic Prophetic, Unity

When the Church becomes One again

Beloved,

Hear the cry of the Spirit to the Church. The Lord is near. The hour is late. And still, we remain divided—voices without harmony, bodies without breath, altars without fire. We debate. We defend. But where is the fear of the Lord? Where is the awe that bends knees and breaks jars?

We are not whole. The Church limps between movements and moments, calling unity what God has not sanctified. But El Shaddai has not abandoned His Bride. He calls her. He cleanses her. He prepares her.

“If My people who are called by My Name humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB)

Everything begins with prayer.

1. God Will Not Unite What He Has Not Purified

The Lord does not bless confusion. He will not anoint flesh. He does not unite denominations; He gathers disciples. Judgment begins in the house of God—not in anger, but in holy love.

Before unity, there must be fire. Before reconciliation, repentance. We cry out for healing, but the jar must break. Our titles, our platforms, our pride—they must fall before the presence returns.

“For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God.” — 1 Peter 4:17 (NASB)

Unity through prayer begins with surrender.

Love is breaking through when the Father's in the room
Believers gathered in deep intercessory prayer, lifting silent groanings before God, surrounded by symbols of His covenant promises.

2. The Final Move Will Be Birthed in Intercession

The final revival will not start with lights and stages. It will begin in hidden rooms where nameless saints cry, “Come, Lord Jesus.” No man will own it. No system will control it. The oil will be found with those who waited in the secret place.

We have tried strategy. Now we must try surrender. We have planned. Now we must pray.

“Before she was in labor, she gave birth; before her pain came, she delivered a male child.” — Isaiah 66:7 (NASB)

Unity through prayer is not organizational—it is spiritual.

Break you jar before the Lord
Before the healing comes, the jar must break. This is where revival begins—on our faces, with nothing held back.

3. The Spirit Will Burn Away the Lines of Division

He will not repair man’s scaffolding. He will consume it. The Church that remains will not be Baptist, Catholic, or Pentecostal—it will be holy. It will carry fire. It will tremble at His Word.

Do not ask, “What church are you from?” Ask, “Do you carry His presence?” The true Bride will not compare sermons. She will weep at His feet. She will not argue over gifts. She will pray until heaven opens.

Unity through prayer ends all boasting.

A community gathered in Spirit-led worship, encircling the fire—symbol of God’s presence—each heart lifted in surrender and awe before the Lord.

4. The Fire Will Fall on a United Bride

Not a blended theology. Not an ecumenical table. A people in one place, with one cry. A remnant who stayed behind when the crowds went home. They wait not for consensus—but for power from on high.

“And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.” — Acts 2:1 (NASB)

When the altar is rebuilt and the hearts are torn, the fire will come. Not to endorse a doctrine—but to mark a people.

Unity through prayer creates the altar where fire falls.

Call to Holiness and Purity
The Bridegroom and the Bride—Yeshua gazes upon His Church with holy longing, and she returns His love with purity and devotion, set apart for Him alone.

5. The Cry of the Bride is Rising

She does not say, “Make us famous.” She whispers, “Make us ready.” Her voice shakes the heavens—not with eloquence but with urgency. She does not seek platforms. She seeks oil.

The world will not believe until the Church bleeds again—on her knees, at the altar, in love. Not unity by human agreement, but by divine alignment.

This is how the Church becomes one again: by prayer. By purity. By presence.

Unity through prayer is the way back to the Bridegroom.

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Your fire alone can cleanse and heal,
Your voice the wound and balm reveal.
Unite us not by creed or throne—
But make us Yours, and Yours alone.

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Final Exhortation

Beloved, the time is now. Let the traditions fall. Let the opinions fade. Let the fire of the Spirit come.

Do not build. Kneel.

The unity we need will not be signed—it must be sown in tears.

The Bride will be made one again when the altar is rebuilt and the prayers ascend like incense. He is coming for a pure Bride, not a polished one. Let every heart return.

The Lord, He is God. The Lord, He is God.

See Also

Power

Spirit-Anointed Power

Walking as Jesus Walked

“God anointed Yeshua of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” — Acts 10:38, NASB

Sprit-Anointed Power

Illustration: A traditional Christian painting of Yeshua with arms outstretched, golden light radiating from His hands, and the Holy Spirit as a dove above Him—symbolizing Spirit-anointed power and divine commissioning.

Do you long to walk in real power—the kind that breaks chains, heals hearts, and reveals the living God? You were never meant to live powerless. The same Spirit-anointed power that rested upon Yeshua is not locked in the past. It is alive, and it is available to you—right now.

From the first moments of creation, the Spirit of God hovered over the deep, waiting for the voice of the Father to call forth light (Genesis 1:2). That same Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary, bringing forth the incarnate Son—fully God, yet choosing to live fully dependent on the Spirit (Luke 1:35). When Yeshua stepped into His earthly ministry, He waited for the anointing. Only after the Spirit descended like a dove did He begin His mighty works (Matthew 3:16).

Let this truth grip your heart: Jesus, though God in flesh, did nothing apart from the Holy Spirit. Every miracle, every act of compassion, every confrontation with darkness flowed from His deep union with the Spirit. He did not overcome as God only—He overcame as a Spirit-anointed Man, modeling the very life He now calls you to live.

You have been called to more than survival. You have been summoned into Spirit-anointed power.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” (Acts 1:8, NASB). This is not a symbolic promise. It is a living invitation to be filled, overshadowed, and sent out. The same Spirit that raised Yeshua from the dead now dwells in you (Romans 8:11). But too many live as if they are still waiting for permission to move.

Beloved, the permission was given at Pentecost. Now the command is to yield.

God is still looking for men and women who will carry His Spirit into a weary world. The Spirit broods still, hovering over lives willing to be overshadowed. Are you ready to say yes? Are you ready to walk as Jesus walked—with boldness, compassion, authority, and intimacy?

Let the noise fall away. Shut the door, fall to your knees, and ask the Spirit to rest upon you afresh. This is not for pastors only, not for the few—it is for every child of God who refuses to settle for a form of godliness without power (2 Timothy 3:5).

Prayer

Holy Spirit, I welcome You. Overshadow me like You did at the beginning. Anoint me not for fame, but for faithfulness. Fill me with Spirit-anointed power, that I might walk as Yeshua walked—healing the broken, binding up the wounded, and proclaiming the kingdom of God. Let every breath bring glory to El Shaddai. I yield to You. Use me. Empower me. Set me apart for Your work. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

You were born again to burn with the fire of His Spirit. You were saved to shine with His glory. Do not wait for another sign. The same God who was with Jesus is with you. Walk in Spirit-anointed power—today.

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See Also

Revival

FIRE OF REVIVAL

Beloved, the altar of your heart stands ready. The kindling of God’s Word has been carefully laid. The sacrifice of your life awaits the spark of the Fire of Revival.

Are you merely holding truth, or are you allowing truth to set you ablaze and ignite a revival fire within you?

Listen closely! In that upper room, believers didn’t simply discuss theology—they PRAYED until heaven responded! “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was SHAKEN. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 4:31).

This wasn't extraordinary Christianity—this was Christianity as God intended it!

Many churches today possess the fuel of biblical knowledge but lack the flame of the Spirit’s power, which kindles the Fire of Revival. They recite creeds but remain unmoved, unchanged, unburning.

Is this your story? Have you settled for a faith of information without transformation?

The Holy Spirit doesn’t descend upon emptiness—He ignites the prepared heart that treasures God’s Word and yearns for revival fire.

Where truth meets surrender, FIRE FALLS!

What is God waiting for? YOU! Your complete surrender. Your desperate prayer. Your living sacrifice that welcomes a revival fire.

Right now, at this moment, heaven is listening.

The kindling of your knowledge waits to become a blazing testimony that will light the darkness around you. Will you be content with smoldering embers when God offers consuming fire?

“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans 12:1).

The altar is set. The time is now. Your devotion can be the match that ignites revival—first in your heart, then in your home, then in your community. Don’t let this moment pass; seek the Fire of Revival!

Surrender all and be consumed by His holy fire, a true fire of revival!