Being a Consuming Fire

January 13, 2014

Hebrews 12:27-29
"This expression, "Yet once more," denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; 29for our God is a consuming fire

So what does it mean to be a Christian in today's world? For one thing we as Christians find ourselves constantly caught between a rock and a hard place. As the world becomes more and more like that of Ancient Babylon we find ourselves at constant battle with the enemy. We are called to be loving and at the same time to speak the truth of God's word, yet how do we do that when the world is so divided? When the place we work is so concerned with being politically correct that we as Christians are condemned for believing what they Bible says, we find ourselves praying to be accepted. Some of you as you read this blog are wondering where am I going with all of this. I can tell you that just like the ancestors of Jesus we too have stand for what is right. As the great James Robinson says "we can't be watered down Christians hoping that the world will change". We have to take a step in faith that we can make a difference. Just as God is the great Potter and has shaped us into the people we are. We are now vessels for his word. So with this first post I challenge you to seek God's face and to ask him where can you make a difference? My desire and purpose for this blog is that it will be a place where we can come together to take one giant step towards gaining ground for God's kingdom. So please post prayer requests; know that nothing is too big or to small for God. He cares for things that important to us. This is his blog, I am just the vessel he choice to write it. As the days continue the storms in life will come but together we can speak life into those storms. We can press into the greatness of God and become who he has destined all of us to be. I leave you with this. Know that you are loved; know that you were made with a purpose beyond what you can imagine, and know that our God is a consuming fire that will bless you and provide for you as long as you let him reign. For this is done with love for I love you for who God made you to be and I want to do life with you. So please let us do life together. Until next time I pray that God reveals to you how amazing you are and that he is there even if you're in the middle of a storm.