This Sunday at Myrtle House, Martin O’Brien picked up from last week’s powerful message, diving deeper into the theme of the altar of fire. His questions challenged us all:
What is the altar of fire?
How do you keep the fire burning?
What do you do if the fire has gone out?
Through the lens of 2 Chronicles 15:1–15, Martin reminded us that when we seek God, we find Him—and He responds with fire.
The Altar of Fire: A Place of Encounter
The altar in the Old Testament was central to worship—it symbolized:
God’s presence
Purification
A covenant relationship
“The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.”
— Leviticus 6:13
This wasn't just about physical fire, but the spiritual fire of devotion, passion, and connection with God.
What Does It Take to Burn Bright?
Martin drew a brilliant parallel between what makes a real fire burn and what keeps our spiritual fire alive:
