A Consuming Fire

Apparently, God is a bit of a pyromanic.   Last week, I read in Hebrews 12 that He is “a consuming fire,” and I can’t seem to stop thinking about it.  My Holy God is using the flame to refine my life — removing all that is not holy, all that will harm me.   This forging is a painful process, but one that results in greater growth and beauty.

May I never resist the flame.

Consume me, Lord.

+++

“So be truly glad.

There is wonderful joy ahead,

even though you have to endure

many trials for a little while.

These trials will show

that your faith is genuine.

It is being tested

as fire tests and purifies gold—

though your faith is far more precious

than mere gold.

So when your faith remains strong

through many trials,

it will bring you much praise and glory and honor

on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.”

I Peter 1:6-7, NLT

+++

Q4U:  How has God used the flame to refine your life?

+++

Thanks for stopping by!  I would love to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

I am linking up with like-minded sisters at Thought-Provoking Thursday, Thriving Thursdays, Tell His Story,  Wednesdays in the Word, Three-Word Wednesday, A Little R and R, Soli Deo Gloria, Rich-Faith Rising, Playdates with God, Hear it on Sunday: Use it on Monday, The Weekend Brew, Spiritual Sundays and Faith-Filled Friday
Filed under: Three-Word Wednesday Tagged: Christianity, Devotional, fire, God, refining, Three-Word Wednesday