Light Your Fire

How fascinating it is to see how cleverly God uses special opportunities to spread His Word and to grow His Kingdom. We can see it often in our daily lives and time and again in the Bible.

In Acts chapter 2 we see Jerusalem unusually bustling and crowded. Jews from many countries had gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Pentecost. What a perfect opportunity for God to get a message across and to make an impact. And what an impact! The disciples were inspired and spread spoke boldly and confidently. Over three thousand people became followers of Jesus on that day as the Word began its inevitable spread to the “ends of the Earth.”(Acts 1:8)

John 14:16, Acts 1:1-9, Acts 2:1-47, Rom 8:1-17, Eph 1:13-14.

 

A long time ago in Jerusalem Jesus left his friends but he said to them,

“I’m leaving you a job to witness to me in the World.

Don’t leave this town, cause in a few day’s time the Holy Spirit’s gonna blow your minds

With God’s Power from on high.

 

He’s gonna light your fire

He’s gonna fill your lives from morning til night.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

 

Jesus went to Heaven like He said He would.

The disciples stayed together like He said they should

They worshiped and prayed together every day.

But as each day went their hearts were stirred

They waited for his promise, they remembered His Word,

“My gift is coming, the Spirit’s on His way.”

 

He’s gonna light your fire

He’s gonna fill your lives from morning til night.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

 

On Pentecost day they were gathered in one place.

The sound of a mighty wind completely filled the space.

The Holy Spirit came just like He said.

Flames of fire descended on them,

Filled them with joy and God’s enthusiasm.

They started speaking boldly as the Spirit led.

 

He’s gonna light your fire

He’s gonna fill your lives from morning til night.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

God’s love will live in you.

He’s gonna light your fire

He’ll keep you burning through your life.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

 

It’s a long, long time since that special day,

But the Holy Spirit came to Earth to stay.

Jesus’ promise was to everyone.

Believe in Jesus, that He died for you

and that He rose again, the story’s true.

Let the Holy Spirit lead you on your way.

 

He’s gonna light your fire

He’s gonna fill your lives from morning til night.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

God’s love will live in you.

He’s gonna light your fire

He’ll keep you burning through your life.

He’s gonna light your fire.”

 

He’s gonna light your fire

He’s gonna fill your lives from morning til night.

He’s gonna light your fire.” 

C.   Chris Jaensch 2007