Release That Inside Fire!

 

This Book I’m ministering from shows Jesus Christ as “Our Righteous Branch”.  It’s the 38^th book of the Bible; it has 14 chapters; 211 verses; 6,444 words; 27 questions; 35 commands; 4 promises; 226 predictions; 122 verses of prophecy; 31 verses of fulfilled prophecy; 91 verses of unfulfilled prophecy; and 59 distinct messages from God.

TEXT:  ZECHARIAH 2:5

 “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her”, meaning the Church, the body of Christ! 

What does releasing mean?  Releasing comes from the Greek word lu’o, meaning to loose, let go, destroy or untie.  Inside comes from the Greek word eotos, meaning within or among.  Last but surely not least fire.  Fire comes from the Greek word pur.  Fire in the scripture is often used figuratively.  Like with “the fire” of God, which transforms all it touches into light and likeness with itself.  Let me ask you a question.  When there is a fire, does it not spread and consume everything in its path?  And after it has taken its course, the only evidence left is the soot and the ashes.  Fire symbolizes great dominion and power.  Is not God the all great and powerful God?  He wants us - the people of God - to have that same burning everlasting fire that He does!  But people of God, you must understand that all fires don’t start off big and powerful.  There are four stages of fire, and you will better understand as I explain. 

The first stage of fire is the incipient stage.  During this stage there is no visible smoke, no flame, and very little heat.  A significant amount of invisible combustion particles may be created.  This stage usually develops slowly.  Now I know you all are probably wondering where could she possibly be going with this?  But again I say, you will better understand once I explain.  The incipient stage pertains to the “one of these getting up morning” Christians.  Meaning, their vision is not clear to how close God really is (no visible smoke).  “The flame” symbolizing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is not at their disposal because they have Him sitting off beyond the blue (no flame)!  Some Christians even go as far as saying, “God doesn’t need us”.  With that state of mind, the chance of releasing that everlasting fire on the inside of them is a little slim to none (very little heat)!

The second stage of fire is the smoldering stage.  During this stage smoke is visible, but there is still no flame, and very little heat.  Now this stage pertains to the “curious Christians”.  Meaning they have heard truth but don’t fully understand it.  So of course they start to do their research because they are now being introduced to something new and something very unusual (that is when the smoke starts to become visible); but they are still a little hesitant because of what they’ve been taught all their lives (no flame, very little heat)! 

The third stage of fire is the flame stage.  During this stage a flame is visible; there is more heat; often less or no smoke.  This stage pertains to the  “break through Christians”.  The reason I call them “break through Christians” is because they have broken through that religious veil that tells them you have to die to get what God has promised to you (the visible flame)! 

Last but not least is the heat stage.  During this stage there are large amounts of heat, flame, smoke and toxic gases produced.  This stage pertains to the “ON FIRE CHRISTIANS”!  These Christians have accepted TRUTH, know TRUTH, and can’t wait to tell others about THE TRUTH!  That “inside fire” has finally been released!!  The fire then spreads all over, consuming everything in its path.  The same exact thing happens with us!  Because we already have accepted TRUTH and know TRUTH, we are considered the “ON FIRE CHRISTIANS”!  HALLELUJAH!!!  When we travel to different church families, that “TRUTH” flame is already ignited inside of us!  When we step forth to bring that Word of God, that is when that flame is released to its fullest potential, covering and consuming any and every one in its path.  HALLELUJAH!! 

Is it hot in here or is it just me?  Look to your neighbor and say “release that inside fire”!  People of God, you must also know that this fire has always been.  Moses faced the fire!  The Israelites were protected by the fire!  Elijah called down the fire!  The Hebrew boys were delivered while in this fire!  Then at Pentecost there were the tongues of fire!  The fire that God wants us the Church to release is that everlasting fire!  Somebody say “release that fire”!  Psalm 104:4 “Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire”.  Same fire then, same fire now!  “For our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29).

The latter part of 1 John 4:17 reads, “As he is, so are we in this world”, right here!!  Somebody say, “release that inside fire”!  So people of God remember, we must always be ready to release that inside fire at any given point in our lives.  On your jobs, release that inside fire!  When you’re feeling down and depressed, release that fire!  When your finances are just not looking right, release that fire! 

To fully reap the benefits of God, we must activate that everlasting fire that God Himself has and is!  Remember people of God that “inside fire” is our protection, our promise from Him!  It doesn’t mean that we are free from difficulty in our lives, but no matter the problem, God is still burning inside of us!  His fire is still ablaze, and it never goes out!  His fire is eternal!  The Lord is rejoicing in your steps.  He is rejoicing as you set your life ablaze for Him!  Don’t lose heart, and let us stay on our path.  He is ablaze inside you and me! 

In closing, I leave you with this passage of scripture, Jeremiah 23:29, “Is not my word like as a fire?  saith the LORD; and like a mighty hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?"

Somebody say, “RELEASE THAT INSIDE FIRE”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

~ Sister Chelsea Troutman