Lesson 37
Meet Jesus : Fire Baptizer

Matthew 3:11: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Be ready for change when you meet Jesus. John gets us focused in our preparation. Meeting Jesus can make you different from the inside out. He brings the Holy Spirit and fire to pour over you and change you. Think of it this way. It is like having chemical fire on the inside (the Holy Spirit) and liquid fire on the outside simultaneously; however, the real you is strengthened not burned. The stuff that is between you and Him will be cleansed.

ACT!
Pick an item that needs to be burned away in your life. Put it in front of Him for handling.

PRAY!
Father, I am not afraid of being baptized in the Holy Spirit and fire. I await continually meeting with Jesus to be continually cleansed. Let Your faithful and just character enter into my life as I confess my sin before You. Forgive me and cleanse me from all ways that are unlike You.

copyright 2001, Rev. Philip A.Larson

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