Fire Came Out

Leviticus 7-9; Acts 15 

“Moses and Aaron then went into the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people; and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.”

Leviticus 9:23, 24

When God is present, everything changes. At the consecration of the Tent of Meeting, the priests and their preparation of the sacrifices were focused on the glory of the Lord’s coming. It was the presence of the Lord that they were seeking. When fire came out from the Most Holy Place and consumed the sacrifice on the altar outside the Tabernacle, the spontaneous response of God’s people was a massive shout of wonder and joy, followed by facedown worship.

What are we seeking?

Are we content with consecration, preparation, and sacrifice, week after week with no fire and no glory?

When was the last time we, too, shouted for joy at the manifold presence of the Lord?

Have we ever fallen face down in the presence of the Lord?

Are we settling for a system of worship rather than for the Son of God?

“Lord Jesus, I seek your face. Your presence is life. Fill me with your holy fire as I offer you the sacrifice of my life, for your glory.”