It was James & John’s zeal for the Lord that caused them to suggest calling down fire from heaven (Luke 9:54).
It was Peter’s passion for Jesus that caused him to swing the sword in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt 26:51).
It was Saul’s fervor for the things of God that caused him to persecute the followers of Jesus (Acts 8:3).
But in each instance, these faithful men found themselves out of step with God’s will.
Indeed, there is a way that seems right to a man, but it ultimately leads to death (Prov. 14:12).
In these perilous times, boldness is not the critical issue.
We need to be praying for discernment.
We desperately need to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church (Rev. 2).
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