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FIRE & SOAP by Susan Marlene

8/18/2020

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For He is like a refiner’s fire
And like launderers’ soap

Malachi 3:2b
 
Like fire, like soap? Strange and unique comparisons that is certain. Yet, when the edge of the veil between Heaven and earth is lifted, a revelation of the Savior’s character is provided. He would come to the Jews, and His arrival would be startling…uncomfortable.
 
He’d not come to be flattered or patronized. Purity upended the recklessly undisciplined wondering hearts of His chosen ones. He couldn’t be ignored. What was He after? He would purge the sons of Levi, like gold and silver. Quite unpleasant dealings for the sons of Levi, but the results would bring an offering in righteousness. He would come near them for judgment. His wittiness against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, exploiters of wages, and widows and orphans would be swift.
 
 How can a heart deliver so much, love the unlovable so deeply, and be tireless in their service? Especially when He is rejected, unimportant, and not believed in by multitudes who refuse His grace.
 
He is God. He is man. His ways are above our ways. Embrace His offering of Himself with jubilant praise. No one could love you better, provide for your triumphant entrance through Heaven’s gates, and rejoice in your talents and personality more. I love the fact that He venerated us so much that He provided a free way to paradise and abundant life—for eternity. He paid the price. He adores us and offers everything of value on the whim that we might nod His way and take His hand. Be His bride.
 
Father, may our hearts receive all of Jesus's grace and love that we may share Him with others. May we allow His refining fire to separate the dross and purify us like with silver and gold. May we allow His launderers’ soap to make us sparkle in His light and smell like kingdom kids. Amen
 
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