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Fire and division—two powerful images packed into one brief passage of scripture. Sometimes, it can be difficult not to question God’s compassion when he speaks to us through such dark images!
Our Father clearly has an abundance of peace and unity to bring into our lives, but even as we stand firm in our faith, there are times when we may encounter strife and disagreement—even within our own families.
Jesus told his disciples to seek first the kingdom of God, and that “the rest” would follow (see Matthew 6:33). But “the rest” is not always a life without difficulty. Given the state of our world, it is unrealistic to expect a totally carefree existence. What is it, then, that will surely follow? It is the promises made in Hebrews 12—a life of discipline and grace in Christ. No matter what our situation, we can trust that Jesus is always with us, helping us to work through the difficulties we face in this world.
When he spoke of the fire that…
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