God is a consuming fire. The coming of the Messiah means both God’s salvation and judgment. God’s fire will consume evil doers, but it will refine the people of his covenant. How can anyone stand on the day of judgment? It is by believing in the messenger of the covenant and his message. Today, we have people who want to profess their faith in Jesus, God’s messenger of the covenant. Let us profess our faith with them and pray that the Lord refines all of us to be pure in heart.