Jesus once said, “I have come to set the world on fire, and how I wish it were already burning!” (Luke 12:49). That’s a powerful statement. It tells us that the mission of Jesus was not just to inform, but to ignite. He came to set hearts ablaze with divine purpose and power. It is important to also note that this fire was passed on from Jesus to his disciples, and then from one generation to another. Yet many believers today are waiting for some dramatic, mountain-top experience. But in reality, the fire of God is most often contacted in the quiet, humble place of discipleship.
It’s not about isolation. It’s about alignment. Apostle Paul reminded Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6 to “fan into flame the gift of God,” which he received through the laying on of hands. That’s discipleship. That’s impartation. The fire is passed on in the company of mentors, leaders, and fathers in the faith who themselves carry that same fire. You don’t catch fire by being passive or distant. You must sit under grace, under teaching, under leadership. You must walk closely with those who carry what you want to become. That is how the fire gets transferred, and how it begins to burn deeply within.
This is not theory. It’s truth backed by experience. I, Ademola Morebise, author of Watching the World, contacted the fire of God through committing to the discipleship and tutelage under Reverend Olufemi Ogundare. That season changed everything for me. It shaped my convictions, sparked my vision, and gave me the boldness to pursue the mission of God in the world. The calling is always from God. But you need the elders to instruct and guide (Galatians 4:1-2). If you want to burn for God, find the right fire. Submit to discipleship. Serve under proven leadership. The fire spreads from life to life.
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