Bible study: fighting with the fire of God

Bible study: fighting with the fire of God

Posted on January 19, 2009 Updated on January 19, 2009

Memorise: “Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench” (1 Kings 18:38)

Read: 1 Kings 18:37-40

Pastor E. ADEBOYE

The presence of divine fire is an evidence of answered prayers and accepted offerings. In addition, it signifies total victory over enemies. In the battle of the gods on Mount Carmel, fire was the instrument that was mutually agreed should determine the winning party. The 450 Baal prophets could not get their gods to send fire.

In the past, they would use magic to manipulate cutting of bodies with knives and lancets without marks or wounds. Such magical performances made Israel believe they were powerful prophets. But the day Elijah challenged them to a duel, their magical powers failed them. As they cut themselves, instead of entertainment, they got woe-tainment. They started bleeding.

Those who cut themselves deep emptied their intestines. A display of power became a display of emptiness, shame and disgrace. As you ask God to rekindle His fire in your life, the operation of Baal prophets in your life, family, ministry and destiny will be reduced to total disgrace and shame. As you go into God’s presence, thirsty after the divine fire, all your known and unknown enemies will be roasted in Jesus’ Name.

“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made” (1 Kings 18:26).

The prophets of Baal cried to their gods beyond the appointed time, yet there was no answer, not even a voice. The voice they used to hear suddenly stopped. They were left alone when they needed that god the most. This is exactly how Satan pays his followers.

Satan may brag and make a lot of noise, but he is chicken hearted. Satan knows his limits. After deceiving his followers that he is more powerful than the God of Christians – his Creator, he abandons them when there is a confrontation. He knows he is no match for God so he runs while his followers foolishly face the music.

Anyone who confronts your God this season is in trouble. Hand the battle over to the Consuming Fire. Before long, such a contender and his gods will be roasted. Whenever your God is challenged, happily accept it, and call on Him to defend His name. You will surely see the defeat of those enemies! As long as the fire of God burns in your life, no man or woman will be able to stand before you.

Complaining to man is a futile act, reporting problems to God is an eventful act. One is definitely better than the other.