Daily Devotional
Where The Fire Has Been
January 17, 2018
A few men were on a prairie when a fire began blazing through the tall, brown grass. Because the winds were high, the flames were whipping toward them. They knew they could not outrun the flames.
Some shouted, “We’re going to die!” But one man reached into his pockets, took out a book of matches, and set fire to the grass in front of them. A bystander said, “You fool! Now we’re surrounded by fire.” And the fire-starter responded, “I know what I’m doing. Wait until this fire burns a little. Then we’ll stand in the burned-off place. You see, the fire cannot come where the fire has already been.”
In the same way, the fires of God’s judgment fell upon Jesus at Calvary. And there at Calvary is where we must stand, because the fire cannot come where the fire has already been. On that cross Jesus Christ took the judgment you and I deserve. Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” Praise God for that!
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
