Let God Light a Fire in You

In Let God Light a Fire in You, Whitney Hopler invites readers to experience the transforming power of God’s fire—a divine flame that purifies, strengthens, and ignites faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:28-29, this devotional reminds us that while the world is shakable, God’s kingdom remains unshakable, offering us refuge, renewal, and purpose. When we draw near to His consuming fire, He burns away fear and sin, filling our hearts with passion, gratitude, and awe for His unchanging love.

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Highlights

• God’s fire purifies and refines, removing sin, fear, and doubt while igniting deeper passion for Him.

• Hebrews 12:28-29 assures believers that God’s kingdom cannot be shaken—unlike the instability of the world around us.

• True worship flows from reverence and awe, as we encounter God’s holiness and power more personally.

• Gratitude fuels worship: focusing on God’s faithfulness anchors us amid uncertainty.

• As we invite God to light His fire in our hearts, we reflect His light to others and grow stronger in faith.

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Full Transcript Below:

Let God Light a Fire in You
By: Whitney Hopler

Bible Reading:
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is a consuming fire.'” – Hebrews 12:28-29, NIV

When possible, I love to light a candle to use during my evening prayer and meditation time. There’s something powerful about looking at a bright flame and reflecting on how God’s light brings hope into the darkness of this fallen world. There are so many ways that God burns brightly – through his passionate love, through his unlimited power, through his wisdom that enlightens us, and much more! 

This Bible passage tells us that our “God is a consuming fire.” A physical fire purifies the area around it as it emits light and heat. When we draw close to God’s fire, he begins to burn away the impurities in our lives, such as sin, fear, doubt, and selfishness. The process can be uncomfortable, but it cleanses us and makes us more like Jesus. At the same time, God’s fire ignites a passion within us that fuels our faith and lights up our path so we can see where we’re going. A faith that has been touched by the fire of God shines brightly, drawing others in and pointing them toward the source of the flame. 

We learn from these verses that we are “receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken”. Everything in