Inspired by The Gospel of Thomas (Saying 10) — Interpreted by H.W. Hodgetts
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Jesus said, “I have cast fire upon the world, and see, I am guarding it until it blazes.”
That statement isn’t just poetic—it’s prophetic. It speaks of a divine fire, not one that destroys, but one that awakens. It’s the spiritual fire of passion for Truth, ignited by Christ Himself—a fire that purifies the heart, enlightens the mind, and stirs the soul toward divine understanding.
This fire represents the Spirit of Truth—the living breath of God that burns away illusion, ignorance, and fear. When it touches your heart, complacency can no longer live there. You begin to see with new eyes, to feel with deeper compassion, to know with divine clarity. You become passionate about Truth—not as an idea, but as a living experience.
That’s what Jesus came to awaken—passion that leads to transformation.
The religious systems of His day couldn’t contain that fire. And even now, that same fire challenges the comfort of modern religion. It exposes empty rituals and invites us into real relationship. What cannot be contained must be lived—the living Truth burning beyond walls, denominations, and dogma. So they tried to argue, discredit, and silence Him. But Jesus guarded the flame. He countered with wisdom, with reason, and with the calm strength of divine certainty. He wasn’t fighting against them; He was fighting for us—protecting the sacred fire that burns in every soul that seeks God sincerely.
And that’s the call for us today: to guard the same fire.
Be passionate about the Truth even when others choose convenience over conviction.
Be passionate about the Truth when silence seems safer.
Be passionate about the Truth when your questions make others uncomfortable.
Because the Truth isn’t a doctrine—it’s a living presence. It’s God’s Spirit within you whispering, “Keep burning. Keep seeking. Keep loving.”
That inner fire is how Heaven touches Earth. It’s what refines the ego and reveals the divine essence hidden within you. When you live from that place—when Truth becomes your passion—you no longer walk in darkness. You live in Light.
Let your passion for Truth blaze so fiercely that it awakens others to look within themselves. That’s how Jesus guarded the fire—not by control, but by kindling hearts until they too began to burn with revelation and love.
Spiritual Meaning
The “fire” Jesus cast upon the world symbolizes divine consciousness—the Holy Spirit’s light of awakening that burns through illusion and ignites awareness of oneness with God. To be passionate about the Truth is to live in alignment with divine reality, where love, wisdom, and understanding flow as one eternal flame.
This passion is sacred—it’s the soul’s response to God’s invitation to know Him truly.
Scripture Connection
“Is not My word like fire?” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?”
— Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV)
When God’s word—His Truth—enters the heart, it burns away the false, and what remains is pure, radiant love.
A Heart Ablaze
Ask yourself: Am I guarding the fire of Truth within me—or allowing the world’s noise to dim its glow?
Truth is not merely to be studied—it’s to be lived, loved, and experienced.
Be passionate about it. Let it consume every falsehood until only love remains.
— Martina | LoveCapturesALL – Living The Truth