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 When there is a violent forest fire, another fire is deliberately set around the perimeter of the endangered space, so that when the fire arrives at the burned-out border, there is nothing left to consume.

Divisions and party strife are as a fire gone wild. Paul speaks in terms of fire in verse 15; one’s material loss through fire becomes a source of salvation.

My desire in firestarting today is that the Holy Spirit fire-test you. Allow the Spirit to burn away at this very moment, all that is not of the Lord’s doing. As the preferred temple of the Lord, become more and more filled with the fire of the Lord’s presence. Let the strong words of Paul be as breath-blows on the wood of that fire, so that all that needs to be consumed in you may be done so completely. Upon the ashes of that loss lies the saving grace of knowing that you are resting on the foundation which is Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 3

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Example: Jesus I belong to You. v. 9

Thursdays are dedicated to the letters of Paul, other letters,
the Book of Acts, and the Book of Revelation.
In the season of Kingdomtide this year we read 1 Corinthians.

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Solomon learned how to pray and write from his father, David. The many proverbs attributed to Solomon find a pattern similar to the flow of today’s psalm of David. The outcomes of those dedicated to good and those bent on evil are contrasted. Last Wednesday’s chapter 16 from Proverbs echoes today’s verse 5: “Commit everything you do to the LORD …” In fulfilling the verse for today, David was open to pray this psalm that flows naturally from a heart poised and quieted in the silent center of the present moment.

You too, dear faithful follower of God’s Word: take time to stop and drop into the same silence that connects you to David and all the saints on earth and heaven. Pray the psalm, being open to what the Lord is teaching you.

Psalm 37

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Example: In silence, I wait for You. v. 7

We continue to follow the Psalms in numerical order.

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Listen to Nick read the Firestarter.

The Second Book of Samuel is dedicated to the reign of King David. The threads of tragedy woven in 1 Samuel continue in this book. Yet even stronger and deeper do the power of God and his redeeming love weave a fabric of sacred history, which ultimately triumphs.

The book begins with David’s song of mourning over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. David wants the earth to share in his grief as well, “fasting,” as it were, from the usual splendor of creation, to share David’s pain. I remember having a similar sense when my father died. It did not seem quite right that everything just went on “business as usual,” without everyone feeling his death.

Right now, take your suffering and allow the Spirit to turn it into a song. Take comfort in knowing that your Lord receives and shares your pain.

2 Samuel 1—2

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Example: My soul singing as I feel v. 17ff

Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the season of Kingdomtide this year we read Proverbs 15-16, 2 Samuel and Ecclesiastes 1-4.

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information