There is something that attracts people to fires. We watch on the news the fires that spread of thousands of acres in California, and we watch with amazement the power of those fires. We tend to forget that people's lives are impacted by those fires. Fires can be very painful, destructive, life changing.
Isaiah 43:2 - "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; neither shall the flame kindly you."
Living through the pressure and stress of life can be compared to walking through fire. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah believed that if you have faith in God, you can walk through fire and not be burned. He did not promise that you would not feel the heat, just that you would not be burned.
TO GET THROUGH THE FIRES OF LIFE.....
1. KEEP ON WALKING!
A fact is if you stop walking in a fire you are going to get burned. When you are afraid, or under stress, or hurting - keep going! Do not give up, quit, sit down and complain. No matter how it gets - keep going, persevere, and watch what God will do!
Paul tells us - Do not get weary in doing good.
2. REMEMBER THAT THIS FIRE WILL PASS!
Many times when you are in the fire, you feel that you will never get through it. We need to remember that PAIN IS TIME-LIMITED. All fires (problems) have a beginning and an ending. Be Patient and God will bring you through.
"He that began a good work in you will bring it to the day of completion."
I will continue these thoughts next time.
Connecting with you,
Pastor Ron
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