The Fire of God

 2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalms. 135; Romans 4 

“When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the Lord because the glory of the Lord filled it…they worshipped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, ‘He is good; his love endures forever.’”

2 Chronicles 7:1-4

At the dedication of the temple, worshipers witnessed fire from heaven consume the sacrifices on the altar. The glory of God was above the temple and within it. The people’s response was to bow face down on the ground chanting, “He is good; his love endures forever”. This amazing response of gratitude for God’s goodness and love in the midst of his power and holiness is the unique characteristic of all who know him personally. We are drawn to love and trust God; yet, despite his awesome power, there are those who only seek his love, and avoid his power and Holy fire. Jesus came to baptize us with the Holy Spirit and fire so our ‘temple’ would also reveal his glory.

“Lord Jesus, fill me with your Spirit and glory, for your glory.”