Fire!
As time marchs by I realize that excitement, inspiration and motivation are always an elusive comdity. I've experienced all of them at many points in my journey to various degrees. The interesting thing is that once the excitement is over you are instantly disappointed. When the motivation ceases so too does the interest and inspiration is fleeting as well.There however has been this constant passion that never goes away. I have trouble explaining it to people, because I have trouble explaining it to myself. When I don't even want it it finds a way to get my attention.I've tried to ignore it, run from it, even explain it away, but it keeps burning deep down within the marrow of my being. Like a fire that cannot be extinguished this "one thing" returns to the core of my thoughts and takes over the pity party that I've work on for days.This "Fire" that comes not from some promise of an exciting experience. This fire has it's own fuel, it's own life, that is what is alive in my soul.This "Fire" is a gift! A gift that comes from God. A gift that goes beyond anything that we could ever hope to find on our own. A gift today that for the most part is not received and certainly not appreciatied by most of the human race.This gift will bring lasting fulfillment, excitement, inspiriation and motivation. This gift, this passion will guide you through tough times and lead you to the highest accomplishments. This gift is the gift that Christ came to bestow on those who will receive it. John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. (Luke 3:16)Fire is the ultimate metaphore for God. In the Scriptures where there is "Fire" there is God or in other words where there is God there is "Fire." The gift of the Holy Spirit is the gift of "fire" of "passion." Perhaps it has taken a lifetime to appreciate this gift.One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple. (Ps 27:4)Today as I begin this day... there is only One thing that matters.... His Presence, His Fire, His Passion.