The fire of God in a Christ follower!

“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Luke 3:16

This morning God spoke to me using the analogy of an autoclave which is an instrument used for deep cleansing and sterilization. If you are a believer you are living in the autoclave of God. The fire of God is at work in your life. 

The fire of God is a reflection of the glory of Christ Jesus.

The fire is manifested by God for His purposes. You might see a glimpse of the fire of God but most of the work is carried out below your consciousness.

The intensity of the fire of God is related to your commitment to Christ. 

The jealousy of God is like a consuming fire. He does not want to share you with other gods or idols.

If you are serious about God you will be crucified by the fire. Your self nature has to go away so God can work through you. 

The fire of God creates a new creature in Christ Jesus. You are baptized by the Holy Spirit into the death and resurrected life of Christ.

The fire is an expression of the wrath of God over sin. The judgment of God is like a spreading fire and in certain situations can strike people dead in a split second. 

The fire of God builds the character of God within you.

The fire of God will create severe testing in your life.

The fire of God burns with anger over those who complain about the hardships of life and question or doubt the efficacy of God. 

The fire of God will purify your motives. 

The fire of God prepares you for the purposes of God.

The fire of God reflects the heart of Jesus and His passion for mankind.

The fire of God will come upon all those who live with Jesus by faith and are committed to Him above all else.