Acts 28:2b they kindled a fire, and received us every one,

Recently one of these devotionals sparked a larger conversation. A dear brother asked some pointed questions in relationship to a point that was made but not fully developed. These things happen in devotionals. I try to keep the length of devotions to a comfortable reading time. They are not meant for deep study but hopefully are food for thought and conversation.

The conversation about that point has blessed me very much because it showed me how others might receive or perceive my post. In the end my position was more fully expressed and better articulated, for myself as much as for my friend. He brought fuel to the fire that I had sparked.

In Acts 28:3 Paul brings wood to the fire. Other lessons are associated with this event but for the sake of this devotional, I ask you read and see for yourselves those lessons. The purpose of this devotional is the issue of the kindling. Devotionals are nothing more than kindling, to get a fire started, not to shed the depth of warmth and protection and light of a roaring fire. Those fires should be shared in the presence of those who bring fuel for the fire, in fellowship.

I pray my devotionals be used as kindling, to start a fire and not be the only warmth, light and protection you receive each day. That is not my intention nor the Lord’s desire.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Nor does it mean to gather only on Sunday. Continue always in the Word, every day, bring fuel or bring kindling, but be present daily in fellowship everywhere you go.