Fire is symbolic of different scenarios and events in the Bible. Fire, for example, is symbolic of the presence of the LORD. Our God is a consuming fire, and goes both ways…to warm and/or warn…and reward those who choose Him…and then… to ultimately destroy those in the lake of fire spoken of in Revelation 20:14.
Think of some of the passages where fire is mentioned, it is always significant, and always a representation of the LORD.
In Exodus 3:2–Our Father appeared to Moses from a burning bush.
In Hebrews 12:29 He is a consuming fire.
Fire is also shown as a cleaning power in Isaiah 6:6-7.
It has spiritual significance and power in Psalm 104:4.
The thing to note is that all of these passages and instances serve as a warning– or an omen.
Depending which path we choose we can feel the fire in a good way or bad.
When we walk on a road filled with obedience to His will, and His Word, we shall reap endless rewards that are pleasing to the Father. Which will consequently bring not only rewards in this lifetime, but he one to come…Eternity.
Our Father is a loving and merciful God who wants to protect and reward us.
He is our shelter and our Rock. When we build upon the Rock our foundation is sturdy, unmovable, and a given existence of spiritual growth.
When we recognize Him as the main provider in all things, the trust and intimacy between Father and child proves to be impregnable against the wiles of the enemy.
Together in Christ, we are strong and victorious…through Him and Him alone.
He is the course of contentment in our life here and now. His fire warming our souls and giving us the ability to forge forward in His name.
His mercy endures forever.
He wants us to call out to Him. He is ever patient and loving.
He gives us free-will to choose according to His will and ways…versus the alternative route which will end up being consumed with His mighty fire at Revelation states.
The works of the faithful.
Patience and charity and love…are the clothes of the righteous.
Helping others through many avenues…be it a smile, a phone call, a kind word…or a secret offering to someone in need…are all viewed as perfect in the eyes of our Father.
He sees all.
He knows all.
He rewards according to our deeds in heart mind and soul.
Remember the next time a decision comes up, as was written in the loving Word: Don’t worry about what man thinks. Instead worry and think about what the One will can not only destroy your flesh but kill your soul.
Jesus died for us, we’re covered by His blood of salvation.
He defeated death for us.
He is victorious.
Be victorious in this lifetime and the one to come…the eternity.
The choice is yours.
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Matthew 25:33-40 KJV
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.