God spoke to Moses out of a burning bush.

A pillar of fire led the exodus at night.

Fire glowed between the wings of the cherubim. 

At Pentecost, the Spirit descended in tongues of fire.

Our Pursuit of His Presence

   We say, none of the above fires resulted in damage or harm. Beware the collector who charges admission to see pieces from the burnt bush, or other (fake) relics from Bible times. The Lord used his own flames to show himself for his purposes. 
   If you don't believe me, fire and brimstone for you!   😉
   
   Today, He speaks to us through his inspired Word, other people, creation, circumstances ... and do we believe in the still small voice?

   God opened the way, by Jesus, for us to see with spiritual eyes the wonder of himself, his holy presence. In Martin Luther, author Eric Metaxas wrote that the reformer wanted people to deepen their relationship with God personally. That was a new - or rediscovered - idea in the 16th century. 

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,

who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.

Ps. 89:15

   Now, the only veil remaining is the one covering our own hearts, the self-life. When we surrender, God removes what needs to be removed.

Therefore brothers, since we have confidence to enter into 

the Most Holy Place, by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way...

Hebrews 10:19-20