Fire is a sign that God is present (see Exodus 3:2; see also Acts 2:3).

But he is not there just to look. He comes to act. Like fire, he makes things happen. Fire causes bushes to burn and water to boil.

• However powerful nations may seem, God is much more powerful. So even powerful nations will shake with fear if God is suddenly present (see 1 Peter 3:22). The purpose of God’s activity is to cause nations to know his greatness. Then they will realise that he is in control of all people and events (see Daniel 4:35).

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