“Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.” Leviticus 6:13
As God gives Moses instruction regarding the various offerings, He makes this statement. Consider some thoughts: The Altar was where God’s People had access to Him at all times; where they confessed their Sin; where an animal’s life was sacrificed instead of their own; where forgiveness of sin was conveyed; where gifts of thanksgiving were made.
For the Christian today, the Cross is that Altar, Jesus is the Sacrifice, and Access to God is always available when we come confessing our Sin. The result is Forgiveness with God and Thanksgiving of heart!