How can believers apply the concept of divine purification in their daily lives? The Moment of Purification in Isaiah 6:6–7 “Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal he had taken from the altar with tongs. And with it he touched my mouth and said: ‘Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.’ ” (Isaiah 6:6-7) Why This Matters Today • The altar coal symbolizes God’s decisive, gracious act of cleansing. • Isaiah’s lips—his point of greatest need—are purified so he can speak for God. • The pattern still holds: God cleanses, then commissions. Receiving God’s Ongoing Purification 1. Acknowledge His holiness • “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts” (Isaiah 6:3). • A clear view of God exposes anything unclean (cf. 1 Peter 1:15-16). 2. Confess and turn from sin daily • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) • Genuine confession aligns us with the truth of His Word (Psalm 51:1-4). 3. Trust Christ’s finished sacrifice • The altar points to the cross: “How much more will the blood of Christ… cleanse our consciences from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14). • Rest in the once-for-all atonement that continues to purify (Hebrews 10:14). 4. Welcome the Spirit’s refining fire • “He will be like a refiner’s fire… and purify…” (Malachi 3:2-3). • Yield habits, attitudes, and plans to His sanctifying work (Galatians 5:16-25). Practical Habits for Daily Life • Scripture soaking – “Christ loved the church… cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.” (Ephesians 5:25-26) – Read, meditate, and memorize; let Scripture expose and rinse hidden sin. • Guarded speech – Isaiah’s lips were touched; ours need daily discipline (James 3:9-10). – Ask: “Will these words reflect a purified heart?” • Intentional repentance checkpoints – Morning: dedicate the day. – Mid-day: quick inventory when irritation or pride surfaces. – Evening: review the day with Psalm 139:23-24 on your lips. • Fellowship and accountability – “Confess your trespasses to one another… that you may be healed.” (James 5:16) – Transparent community keeps the coal of cleansing active. Living Sent from a Cleansed Heart • After the coal came the call: “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). • God’s purification frees believers to: – Share the gospel with integrity. – Serve without hidden agendas. – Intercede with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4). The glowing coal still burns, cleansing and commissioning all who draw near. |
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