The Fire Swamp of Life -- The Fire Spurts

The Fire Swamp represents Life. Life can be tough. Inside the Fire Swamp, they have three major threats to face:

• the fire spurts,
• the lightening sand,
• the ROUS’s.

The fire spurts represent the fiery darts aimed at us by, who else but, Satan.

“Take up the shield of faith,

with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”

Ephesians 6:16

Our faith in Him provides us with all we need to have our own spiritual fire extinguisher useful against the attacks that come unexpectedly and are designed to destroy us. Maybe, like Miracle Max, you are fired. Maybe, you are falsely accused by a friend, or maybe you are wounded with cruel words.

How does this spiritual fire extinguisher work in practical terms?

Imagine for example that you’re turning forty and one of your relatives has the audacity to say, “Boy, you’re looking old.” That is a fire spurt straight from the mouth of Satan if I’ve ever heard one! Before you smack her upside the head, (as much as she deserves it) stop!

First, remember the Lord says:

“The insults of those who insult you fall on me.”

Psalms 69:9

You will realize that this person is not really messing with you, since you are safely tucked into the cleft of the Rock, they are really messing with Him. This will likely slow your heart rate down a bit.

Next, you can remind yourself God’s Word also promises:

“I will contend with those who contend with you,”

Isaiah 49:25

At this point you may begin to feel a little bit sorry for the person who has insulted you. After all, not only have they insulted the Living Christ, but also they have his wrath to face. Hopefully, by this point your breathing will begin to resume a normal rhythm.

Finally, take a look at what else the Bible says about people who mistreat the loved ones of Christ:

“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse.”

Genesis 12:3

You have got to admit, that is pretty powerful stuff. You may even be able to smile at this point. It is much better to be at His side than anywhere else, even if you are dodging fire spurts.