Consuming Fire

Day 152:  There is something about sitting in front of a fireplace, wrapped in a blanket on a snowy day that causes one to be contemplative, thoughtful, and brooding.  As the boys played video games, I sat and read for a while, then enjoyed a glass of wine as the flames devoured log after log.

Its interesting, isn't it?  Fire is so essential to live, yet has the power to destroy.  God used fire in many ways: to solidify his covenant with Abraham, to reveal himself to Moses, to lead the people of Israel from Egypt, to anoint with the Holy Spirit, to destroy cities, to refine us spiritually, and to Judge the wicked in Hell.

How will you respond to the Fire of God?  Will you let it warm you, seal you as His, let it reveal Truth to you, let it lead you, let it anoint you for His work, let it burn away your impurities?  Or will you be careless, and let the flames you sought after ignite the temptations of the world, and ultimately destroy you?

Its a fine line between wielding the fire and being consumed by it.  It takes constant attention, care, and caution.

Please, God, bless!

"..each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done." 1 Co 3:13

Inspired by "365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life!" I decided I should be more conscientious of my creative side. I chose to modify this one year challenge (9/23/14-9/24/15) to create something each day that would also force me to focus my perspective on a Godly world-view.