Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
"whatever can stand fire—you shall put into the fire, that it may become clean; however, it must also be purified with water of purification. But whatever cannot stand fire you must put into the water." Numbers 31:23
Numbers 30 - Purification. Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. Jesus began His ministry with the water of purification, not that He needed purified. Some things are hard to grasp in our lives but God has a reason and a purpose. In numbers 30, God is purifying the Midianites just like in baptism all of our sins are wiped away, we are left pure as were the Midianites with only virgin women spared(you have to read numbers 30). The Israelites returned from their battle and gave to God His share and the communities share. Like Jesus, once we have been baptized we must bring our share to God and the community. Allow God to purify you from the inside out, be cleansed by His Holy Spirit and be made new again. There is a joy beyond all comprehension and a fire that burns like nothing else.
What is God saying to to me: The fire will not consume you, only make you shine brighter. Be renewed each day as My Holy Spirit falls afresh upon You. This life is a journey and has periods of purification with fire, know that I am refining You for a greater purpose.
Dear Lord God, You burn on the inside like a fire, You arouse my senses and place thoughts and words within my spirit to help understand what this day is all about. May many others have the fire of Christ burning within being stoked by Your Holy Spirit. I thank You Father for hearing my prayer this morning and answering it, I see You at work in mighty ways, bless Your people with the gifts of Your Holy Spirit. Prayers for those this morning in pain, may they be healed with Your loving touch and see the fire that refined. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
What is God saying to to me: The fire will not consume you, only make you shine brighter. Be renewed each day as My Holy Spirit falls afresh upon You. This life is a journey and has periods of purification with fire, know that I am refining You for a greater purpose.
Dear Lord God, You burn on the inside like a fire, You arouse my senses and place thoughts and words within my spirit to help understand what this day is all about. May many others have the fire of Christ burning within being stoked by Your Holy Spirit. I thank You Father for hearing my prayer this morning and answering it, I see You at work in mighty ways, bless Your people with the gifts of Your Holy Spirit. Prayers for those this morning in pain, may they be healed with Your loving touch and see the fire that refined. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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