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On Fire by Michael Hill February 4, 2016
Ready
Therefore,
since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us hold on to
grace. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe; for our God
is a consuming fire. - Hebrews 12:28-29
Set
As coaches
we want players who are “on fire” for our team. We want players who “live” our sport
and don’t just “play” from time to time. As athletes we should want to excel to
the highest level possible. We should not be satisfied with less than our total
“sold out” effort. That is exactly what God wants from us.
Look at
the verses above. The author of Hebrews tells how to reach that “sold out”
level. We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken. No matter what happens
in our lives, as children of God and believers in Jesus, the kingdom cannot be
shaken. How hard would we compete if we believed with all our being that the
outcome would be the biggest victory in the history of sports and we would be
on the winning team?
That is
what God promises us. “Our God is a consuming fire.” This power is in each of
us as believers. There is a big difference between a flickering candle and a
raging forest fire. The power of our God is like a raging forest fire. Nothing
can stand in its way. That is how we are called to approach life – with a “sold
out, burning fire” attitude.
Go
1. What do you think
an “on fire” life for God would look like?
2. How can you start
to catch that fire and burn for God?
3. Who is one person
that can help you live the life God calls you to?
Workout
Extra
Reading: Deuteronomy 4:24; Psalms 29; 114; Colossians 3:23-24
Overtime
Lord, help me live a
life “on fire” for You. Forgive me for not being sold out to doing the right
thing at times. I want to walk in victory and experience what it means to be
part of a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Help me to live at a higher standard
of excellence today. Amen.
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