Luke 12:49
“I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?”

What does Luke 12:49 mean?
Luke 12:49 (KJV) says, "I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?" This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is teaching his followers about the cost of discipleship and the consequences of following him. In the preceding verses…
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When we think of fire, our minds immediately conjure images of destruction, purification, and transformation. In the book of Luke, we encounter a powerful declaration from Jesus: “I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?” (Luke 12:49, KJV)…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the powerful words spoken by our Lord Jesus in Luke 12:49, where He proclaims, "I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?" Lord, I acknowledge that this fire represents Your…
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