“The Refining Fire”

Today’s reading from Malachi 3:1-4 invites us to consider Christ as the refiner of our souls. While we often focus on Jesus as Savior and Redeemer, this passage reveals another vital aspect of His work: purifying and transforming us from the inside out. Malachi paints a vivid picture of Christ as a refiner’s fire and a purifier of silver, cleansing hearts and motives to make them pleasing offerings to God.

Self-improvement can only take us so far before we encounter the deeper need for divine refinement—a purification only Christ can bring. This Advent season, where do you sense a need for His refining touch? As we anticipate the coming of Jesus, may we open ourselves to His work in us, trusting Him to purify and transform us into His righteousness.

From the triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to the quiet hope of Holy Saturday, each episode invites you to encounter the love, humility, and sacrifice of Christ in a fresh way. Whether you’re walking, commuting, or sitting quietly with your morning coffee, let this devotional companion draw you into the deeper meaning of Holy Week and the peace Jesus offers through the cross and resurrection.

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