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Consuming Fire
Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010 (message contributor)
CONSUMING FIRE
Every year there is at least one story or a wildfire born of carelessness quickly spreads, consuming the thick, dried-out vegetation and almost everything else in its path. What was once a forest becomes a virtual powder keg of untapped fuel. In a seemingly instantaneous burst, the wildfire overtakes thousands of acres of surrounding land, threatening the homes and lives of many in the vicinity.
An average of 5 million acres burns every year in the United States, causing millions of dollars in damage. Once a fire begins, it can spread at a rate of up to 14.29 miles per hour (23 kph), consuming everything in its path. As a fire spreads over brush and trees, it may take on a life of its own -- finding ways to keep itself alive, even spawning smaller fires by throwing embers miles away.
Did you know that God is portrayed in one word picture as being a consuming fire. It has nothing to do with judgment or punishment. The reference is found in a passage that defines how we relate to him.
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