Blazing...but not consumed Moses is looking after his father-in-law's sheep when he notices a bush that's on fire but not burning up. It's such a wondrous sight that he turns aside to take a closer look. In the process, he has a powerful encounter with the living God and his life is changed forever! This got me thinking: When we meet someone who has been set ablaze in the power of the Holy Spirit we cannot help but to be drawn to them - even if only out of curiosity. What if we allowed ourselves to be burning bushes set aflame for the glory of God; blazing in fact… but not consumed! Who might turn aside to take a closer look? Who might be drawn to see the power of God put on display? And perhaps that moment of curiosity might turn into a powerful, life changing encounter with the living God. Blessings,
Matthew+ Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP p. 218) | 
