How much of a difference can a spark make?
A lot if you asked Smokey the Bear, friends after first dates, or auto mechanics.
A spark starts small, but can indicate that something bigger is possible. Sparks can keep fires, romance or cars going.
Or they can just fizzle out.
Have you ever met people who are "sparklers"? I love those short metal sticks we'd light as kids on the Fourth of July--but they only lasted a few seconds.
I've definitely met several guys like this. They're those charming guys who I felt a "spark"
with--where there was this instant chemistry (sometimes witnessed by other friends of mine). Only to later find out those guys were natural "sparklers" who had "instant chemistry" with several girls at once.
with--where there was this instant chemistry (sometimes witnessed by other friends of mine). Only to later find out those guys were natural "sparklers" who had "instant chemistry" with several girls at once.
The other kinds of sparklers I've met? Some Christians. Have you ever known people who are "sold out" to Jesus, volunteering on five different ministry teams at church, sharing Christ with friends and "on fire for God"....for like, a month? As soon as things get hard or maybe more exciting somewhere else, they disappear.
The spark of excitement is awesome! But it's better when it lasts longer--when it doesn't fade because I have a day with bad hair and lack of wit (in the case of a romantic spark) or when things in my life and relationship with God are far from perfect.
A spark is a start. But some things, like faith, should grow into forest fires--just don't tell Smokey.
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