The presence of the Spirit of God is often symbolized in the Bible by fire.  Moses, for example, saw a burning bush from which God called to him (Exodus 3:2-6).

In the New Testament, fire is said to have "rested" on each of the believers gathered together on Pentecost (Acts 2:3).

It has been common for many believers to talk of feeling something like an electical current or a burning sensation when they have encountered God.  For example, John Wesley, Methodism's founder, spoke of feeling his heart "strangely warmed" as he attended a worship service one Sunday evening.

Those who have had such experiences feel compelled to share the Good News of Christ with others.  Someone said that "a burning heart will soon find for itself a flaming tongue."  The flame of faith inside one Christian is likely to start a fire in the hearts of others when the message is shared.  The fire of the Spirit in a single person can kindle a fire within many others.  The compusion to speak about the love of God can lead others to the wholeness that comes with salvation.

Blessings,

Richard