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Spirit of the Flame - 70 days following the Olympic Torch
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DAY 3

Controversy and debate today with the Olympic torches. Seems some runners are selling them on eBay, even before they have run with them. One is reported to have sold for £145k!

The debate seems to be over whether it is right that someone who is a runner, who has the chance to buy their torch for £215 should be allowed to sell the torch, with the potential of making money. The argument against this is based on the idea that running with the torch is their experience, their torch, so they should not be able to share the experience.

During the 70 days for the tour of the Olympic torch round the UK and Ireland I am encouraging you to pray for the presence of God to fill your life. That experiencing the abiding communion with the Holy Spirit, your life will be transformed and you will have something to share with others, to share the good news that God loves the whole world and wants to be in relationship with everyone. (John 3:16-17).

Is it right that a torch runner should keep their torch? I look at it like this; the runner has had the experience, and now they can share that experience with someone else.

Is it right that a follower of Jesus Christ should keep the secret about Jesus? I look at it like this; the follower has the experience of the presence of God, and now they can share the experience of Jesus with everyone else.

Pray with me. Seek God with all your heart. Experience the presence of God. Share your experience.

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