Light the Fire Again

How can believers confront and overcome their periods of coldness or low affections toward God while maintaining honesty and authenticity in their relationship with Him? The speaker in the video, Tom Ascol, emphasizes the importance of not settling for low affections towards God. While acknowledging that it is natural for believers to go through periods of coldness or depression, he encourages honesty and transparency with God. Drawing from the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who expressed his frustration to God, Ascol highlights the need to approach God with authenticity rather than hiding our coldness or pretending it doesn't exist. By recognizing that God loves us and can handle our honesty, we are called to cry out to God and ask Him to reignite our hearts and to remind us of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the love He demonstrated towards us. Ascol encourages believers to meditate on the cross, allowing the truth of what Jesus endured for them to warm their hearts and rekindle their love and devotion for the Lord. In summary, Ascol urges believers to acknowledge and address any coldness or low affections they may have towards God. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in our relationship with God, drawing from the example of Jeremiah. Rather than compounding one sin with another by hiding our coldness, we are called to approach God with authenticity and ask Him to inflame our hearts once again. By meditating on the cross and reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, believers can find renewed love and devotion for God, allowing their hearts to be set aflame with a deeper passion for Him. Romans 12:11 (NKJV): "not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."