S(Isaiah 33:14) The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless: "Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire...?"
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Isaiah described these people as selfishly permitting or participating in the mistreatment of others. Fear is an apt response because the Holy Spirit doesn't allow this behavior among His people. Jesus came to baptize us with His Holy Spirit, who is this consuming fire that removes these toxic tendencies from us.
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We are to fear God, but not to be afraid. So Jesus sent His disciples into a deadly squall, then He walked across the open sea to comfort them. Jesus arranged to be murdered--crucified--then He, in His resurrected body, walked through their house walls, right into the room where they were hiding. Jesus permits such frightening circumstances where only His presence can re-work the circumstances into good or into joy (Romans 5:1-5; 8:28,29; James 1:2-8).
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Lord, I welcome You and Your Holy Spirit's work in my life--whatever is needed. I give myself to You, and as fully as I understand how to do this, I am receptive to everything You want me to be or to do. Thank You for the faith to leave fear and to abide in Your peaceful, joyful, love.
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