Reignite the Flame: Rebuilding the Altar of Fire
This Sunday at Myrtle House, Martin O’Brien picked up from last week’s powerful message, diving deeper into the theme of the altar of fire. His questions challenged us all:
What is the altar of fire?
How do you keep the fire burning?
What do you do if the fire has gone out?
Through the lens of 2 Chronicles 15:1–15, Martin reminded us that when we seek God, we find Him—and He responds with fire.
The Altar of Fire: A Place of Encounter
The altar in the Old Testament was central to worship—it symbolized:
God’s presence
Purification
A covenant relationship
“The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.”
— Leviticus 6:13
This wasn't just about physical fire, but the spiritual fire of devotion, passion, and connection with God.
What Does It Take to Burn Bright?
Martin drew a brilliant parallel between what makes a real fire burn and what keeps our spiritual fire alive:
🔥 Heat – Our first spark of commitment to Jesus
🔥 Fuel – Prayer, worship, and the Word of God
🔥 Oxygen – The breath of God's presence through the Holy Spirit
Without one of these elements, the fire dies. The same is true in our spiritual walk.
When the Fire Fades… Rebuild the Altar
If you feel like the fire in your heart has gone out, you’re not alone—but you’re not stuck.
Look at the example in 2 Chronicles:
Azariah brings a prophetic word.
King Asa responds with courage.
The people make a covenant to seek the Lord with all their heart and soul.
And then—the fire falls.
When we realign our hearts, rededicate our lives, and come back to the altar in worship and surrender, God is faithful to meet us there.
Worship & Prayer: Your Fuel Source
Martin reminded us from 2 Chronicles 7 and Isaiah 6 that worship and prayer are not just duties—they are fuel. They keep our hearts burning and prepare us for God’s purifying fire. A fire that:
Cleanses (Zechariah 13)
Refines (Malachi 3)
Restores
Reignites purpose
A Call to Rebuild
Today, Martin called us to take time—to stop and listen to the Holy Spirit.
Is your altar in ruins?
Has the fire dimmed?
Then it’s time to rebuild.
Make space in your life.
Pray. Worship. Seek. Surrender.
“If you seek Him, you will find Him.”
Let God breathe on the embers of your heart and turn them into flame once again.
Reflection Questions:
What does your personal altar look like right now?
Are you making time to fuel your fire through prayer and worship?
What step do you need to take today to rebuild your altar and reignite your passion?
🔥 The fire must not go out. Rebuild the altar. Reignite the flame. Live the life God has called you to live—burning bright with the fire of His Spirit.
