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Purified by His Holy Fire

Pillars of smoke, like silver mist—a canopy of golden glory dwells above it. The place where they sit together is sprinkled with crimson. Love and mercy cover this carriage, blanketing his tabernacle throne. The king himself has made it for those who will become his bride.

—Song of Songs 3:10 (TPT)

We all have things in our lives that need to be purified, to be shaped and molded. We are being redeemed, made pure and holy, set free from any bondage of sin, and made whole through God’s power and love! Through His love, goodness, and mercy, we are not condemned, but rather we are embraced by Him.

God’s canopy of golden glory over our life comes as a result of His refining fire. His silver mist of redemption refreshes us and offers the most glorious things, which only His presence can bring. Holy fire burns within our heart, giving us motivation to draw closer to Him. The more we seek His holy fire, the more He reveals to us His truth, His purposes, and His great love for us.

His purifying fire draws us into His Word so that we may gain more and more of Him each day. Every verse in Scripture has been God-breathed to help refine our lives, giving us instruction and correcting us when we are wrong. His Word empowers us, and it is like a fire we cannot keep to ourselves; it must be released.

Our passion for the Lord causes us to share this canopy of glory with others. Others will witness our refinement as we interact with them, sharing the beautiful goodness of Jesus. As we offer pure, loving, merciful words that are full of refreshing silver mists to others, we can nurture them and help them to draw closer to the One who can cleanse and purify their lives.

Here are three Bible-based affirmations to strengthen your faith today:

I AM purified by the Holy Spirit. I AM refined in Christ and willing to serve His purposes. I AM a source of glory to His name.

Remember, we capitalize the I AM to demonstrate our awareness that Christ in us gives us everything we need. We are nothing without Him.