When Sports Center on ESPN was in its prime, at its height in popularity, the term en fuego was adopted to highlight a player who was on fire. In other words, this individual had an unbelievable game, rarely missing if at all. The noun fuego is a volcano in south central Guatemala. When translated from Spanish into English fuego means fire or flame. Someone on fire can not be hidden as their light magnifies and pierces through any nearby darkness.
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness and delight; Come before His presence with joyful singing, Psalm 100:1-2.
In the passage above, the Psalmist describes someone who is spiritually on fire. Heat is displayed by developing a heart for thanksgiving. As servants of God begin to verbalize all that God has done, joy begins to overflow like a volcano ready to erupt. When the Holy Spirit ignites souls with gladness, faith bubbles and oozes out of individuals naturally. This delight moves Christians toward God’s presence; then enter the Lord’s courts with praise 7 days a week.
“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven, Matthew 5:14-16.
During his sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses an analogy to illustrate en fuego Christian life. Faith is like a candle light, a flame used to expose the darkness around you. As individuals add fuel to this fire, this light expands to reveal every imperfection in your life. The closer you get to God, the more God uncovers your flaws. This reality makes some fearful, overwhelmed by conviction and guilt. Yet, if you want to be en fuego spiritually, blazing a trail for others to follow, place your trust in Jesus. When you do, your faith will shine bright like a city on a hill.
by Jay Mankus
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