Heaven's Fire

Acts 2:2, 3 "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them."

When I was a young man our church at Conway was always full of music. We didn’t have an organ, a band, or even a stereo. All that we had was one lady who could play the piano in two keys and my dad who could play in two different ones. Our choir wasn't trained, but when they sang I am sure that all of Heaven’s angels must have joined in. It was the songs that they sang during our Sunday services that live on in my heart today. I can still hear my dad playing lead guitar, Sister Betty on the piano, and Brother Cullipher's joyful voice leading the choir in the songs we sang. It was their music and spirit that were full of Heaven’s fire. They brightened you up, warmed you up, and lighted a fire in your own soul as well.

I could never thank my dad enough for lighting a fire inside of me to learn to play and sing the music I still enjoy today. He started a song in my heart that still goes on today. I just pray that he knows in glory how grateful I am to him for burning so bright. He was and still is my hero.

The most important thing that my dad taught me was that Heaven’s fire doesn’t just burn in the hearts of certain people. It is available to us all when we choose it. You can be full of Heaven’s fire too. You can light yourself up with love, joy, optimism, enthusiasm, energy, vitality, and oneness with God. You can brighten up the souls, warm up the hearts, and light up the lives of those around you. You can be a flame of goodness in an often dark and cold world. You can take your flickering candle and turn it into a blazing torch for everyone to see. You can share your generous fire and light a candle inside of each person you meet as well. Don’t let yourself be a smoldering ember in this life. Live well, burn bright, and let Heaven see your fire.