Ashes keep the fire coals in place near the burning logs. The more that burns, the more build up of ash you get. It is always beneficial to keep some ash for the next fire.
The fire's ash symbolizes staying close to the Lord. Our spiritual life is based on living in obedience to His will. Staying close to the Lord helps us to stay in touch with His directions. If we aren't close to God we miss His directions and leading.
Stay close to the Lord by having a tender heart before Him. Know the Scriptures and meditate on them daily. Prepare for ministry in prayer for the work that you are going to do. There is no substitute for prayer. Many times prayer is where the battle is, and the work is the mop up. If the ash is not ready there is more work that needs to be done to get the fire going. If we're not close to the Lord we will do a lot of work and not accomplish much. If we have not prepared for the work that we are doing we are not able to do the job as well as we might have been able to do.
Look for the closeness of God more than just gaining ideas. As we are close to the heart of God we will learn what He wants us to do. Be like Moses who said if you won't go with me I am not going. Closeness to God will solve many of the problems that are before us.
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