The passage for yesterday referred to sin as being like fire, a fire that burns (destroys), that sets ablaze (spreads like wildfire), that scorches (leaves scars).
But sin isn't the only thing that is compared to fire. The Spirit of God is also a fire, a consuming fire, a fire that conquers the flames of sin and death.
There are three properties of this fire:
1) It consumes.
The emphasis here is not so much on that it destroys, but on that it totally, completely, utterly overpowers.
2) It spreads, and powerfully.
All surrounding things catches on fire and are consumed as well. It is contagious.
3) It refines. It strengthens.
The Holy Spirit cleanses us to become a pure and holy people whose lives give glory to God.
Also, refined metal is stronger than if it was left impure. But it only becomes stronger after its impurities are burned away.
The second and third properties only come after the first, after you're consumed by the Spirit of God.
God is completely capable of consuming us. But God gives us the freedom to choose to be consumed or not. Will you choose to be consumed by God?
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