Run to the fire

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The other night I dreamed a pastor was telling everyone to hold something like a warm compress to their chests for two minutes and think about God. The idea sounded good, and yet in my mind; I heard the words “Run to the fire.”

I woke and wondered how often we look for something that makes us feel warm and fuzzy when we think about God, because He is such a good and wonderful God. However, how often do we miss the fire of God’s presence, the fire of God’s word, and the fire of the Holy Spirit?

Run to the fire of God’s glory, “… to the eyes of the sons of Israel, the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a consuming fire … for our God is a consuming fire” (Exodus 24:17, Hebrews 12:29, NASB).

Run to the fire of God’s word… “’Is not My word like a fire?’ says the Lord, ‘and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?’” (Jeremiah 23:29, NKJV).

Run to the fire of the Holy Spirit, “And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit …” (Acts 2:3-4, NASB).

Run to the fire of God’s guidance, “And the Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, so that they might travel by day and by night (Exodus 13:21, NASB).

Therefore, “…stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you…” (2 Timothy 1:6, AMPC).

Send Your fire, Lord! Send the fire of Your Holy Spirit, let His fire come and let His fire flow. Fire us up to follow You, to walk in Your ways, to serve You, and keep our focus on You. Fire through us to listen to You, to watch where You are working and to be totally committed to You. Burn away the dross in our lives, burn away the hindrances, and burn away our sin in the purity of Your holy presence. Ignite in us the light of Your presence so that we will shine for Your glory. Fire within us the desire to go, tell, and make disciples of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Ignite in us and kindle afresh, the gifting You have given each of us. Ignite in us the hope of our calling. Ignite in us Your truth so that we may speak Your truth. Burn in our hearts so that we may burn for You!

“Let us give to God our hearts, all blazing with love, and seek His grace, that the fire may never be quenched.” ~ Charles Spurgeon

“Do not let anything set your heart beating so fast as love for Him. Let this ambition fire your soul; may this be the foundation of every enterprise upon which you enter, and your sustaining motive whenever your zeal would grow cold.” ~ Charles Spurgeon

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A Pause to Conquer Fear

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Are you struggling with fear? Verses to help you conquer …

“God is in his holy Temple. He is a father to orphans, and he defends the widows. God gives the lonely a home. He leads prisoners out with joy…” (Psalm 68:5-6, NCV)

“He will help the poor when they cry out and will save the needy when no one else will help. He will be kind to the weak and poor, and he will save their lives. He will save them from cruel people who try to hurt them, because their lives are precious to him.” (Psalm 72:12-14, NCV)

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The afflictions of the righteous are many, but the Lord rescues him from them all.” (Psalm 34:18-19, NASB)

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand, Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’” (Isaiah 41:10, 13, NASB)

Jesus said, “…in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” (John 16:33, AMPC)

“I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!” (John 14:27, TPT)

“…I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20, AMP)

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord … the Lord looks after those who fear him, those who put their hope in his love.” (Psalm 31:24, NKJV; Psalm 33:18, NCV)

“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.” (Proverbs 15:3, NKJV; Proverbs 11:21, NIV)

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me. Says the Lord.” (Isaiah 54:17, NKJV)

“Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.” (Matthew 10:26, NKJV)

“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, NASB)

God “…Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5-6, NKJV).

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, AMPC).

“Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, AMPC)

“…Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. … for he will never disappoint you!” (Psalm 27:14, TPT).

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs” (Zephaniah 3:17, NLT).

Therefore, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—whom shall I dread? … For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, in His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.” (Psalm 27:1, 5, AMP)

“For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, AMP)

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A pause for comfort

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For those needing comfort…

“Comfort, comfort My people, says your God.” Isaiah 40:1

“I, I Myself, am He who comforts you.” Isaiah 51:12

“I will show tender love to those who are suffering and have compassion on them.” Isaiah 49:13

“I will be with you. I will not desert you nor abandon you.” Joshua 1:5

“I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree, leave you helpless nor forsake, nor let you down by relaxing My hold on you!” Hebrews 13:5, AMPC

“Even though you walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, you don’t need to fear evil, for I am with you, My rod [to protect] and My staff [to guide], they comfort and console.” Psalm 23:4, AMPC

“Remember, I am with you always.” Matthew 28:20

Thank you, Heavenly Father. “When I said, my foot is slipping, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, held me up. In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul!” Psalm 94:18-19, AMPC

“All praises belong to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he is the Father of tender mercy and the God of endless comfort. He always comes alongside us to comfort us in every suffering so that we can come alongside those who are in any painful trial. We can bring them this same comfort that God has poured out upon us. And just as we experience the abundance of Christ’s own sufferings, even more of God’s comfort will cascade upon us through our union with Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, TPT

“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope, The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy Faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, ‘Therefore I have hope in Him.’” Lamentations 3:21-24, NASB

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