In this episode, we’re reminded that every life, every ministry, and every calling will one day face the fire. Not the fire of destruction, but the fire of revelation—the very test Paul speaks of in 1 Corinthians 3. The foundation may be Christ, but what we build upon that foundation will be proven by flame. Fire doesn’t ask permission; it arrives to reveal what is real, to expose the difference between what was built in God and what was built in self.

Just as gold, silver, and precious stones are formed through depth and pressure, the work that truly carries eternal weight is shaped in hidden places—through obedience, sacrifice, and grace. Wood, hay, and straw may look impressive on the surface, but when the heat comes, they cannot endure. And the truth is this: God loves us enough to send refining fire now, not to punish us, but to purify us. Ambition, charisma, success—these can all masquerade as calling until the flame touches them. What survives the fire is what was born of Him.

This episode calls you to examine what you’re building. Are you constructing platforms or altars? Monuments to self or ministries unto God? The fire will tell the truth. Yet even this truth is mercy. For if what you built remains, you receive a reward—but even if it burns, the foundation of Christ still holds you steady. You are not rejected; you are refined. The heat you feel is shaping you into a vessel that can carry His glory without cracking under its weight.

When the fire passes, what remains in your life will be pure, steady, and eternal—gold that reflects His image. And the greatest reward is not applause, impact, or success, but the voice of the Master saying, “Well done, faithful builder. You built with Me.”

Through Scripture and prayer, you’re invited to welcome the refining work of God—to surrender every motive, every dream, every hidden piece of your heart. Let the fire do its holy work. What emerges will carry heaven’s weight and heaven’s beauty. God is not destroying you. He is establishing you.

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