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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, October 26-November 1, 2023 (4th & Final Part of "Fall" Series) My mouth waters as I think about roasting hot dogs or marshmallows on an autumn day and cre- ating the iconic delicacy - S'mores! It wouldn't be fall without the fire pit and blazing hot campfire. A campfire serves several purposes: heat for cook- ing, warmth on a chilly evening, and light in the darkness. It can also serve as a bug and predator deterrent, or a beacon. Likewise, fire represents many things in scripture, primarily, the presence of God. Daniel actually had a vision of God and his fiery presence. Daniel 7:9-10 (NLT) says, "I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire, and a river of fire was pouring out, flowing from his pres- ence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened." USES OF FIRE Throughout the Bible and events today, God uti- lizes fire in various ways with his magnificent power and authority. 1) By fire, he provided light so the Israel- ites could see while travel- ing at night. Exodus 13:21 (NLT), "The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he pro- vided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night." 2) With fire, he purifies and removes the junk that hinders us from a close relation- ship with him. Zechariah 13:21 (NLT), "I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like sil- ver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God." 3) He promised to protect Israel as a fire from her enemies. Zechariah 2:5 (NLT) says, "Then I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusa- lem, says the LORD. And I will be the glory inside the city!" 4) Additionally, the Lord wants to immerse us with his Holy Spirit and fire, empowering us to be effective witnesses for him. Mathew 3:11 (NLT), "I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But some- one is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I'm not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." PRAY THIS PRAYER: "Father, you are a con- suming fire; nothing is more powerful than you. I praise you as the only mighty and awesome God. Lord, I ask you to purify my heart. Please remove any- thing that's not like you. Draw me close to you, and set me on fire to do your will. I pray that I experience the warmth of your pres- ence and love. In Jesus' name, I pray - Amen." D a n y a l e P a t t e r s o n would love to connect with you! 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