Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans: Considering our discussions on God's love throughout this website, we are confronted with an age-old struggle for independence. It's like a battle of titans where we sometimes see ourselves as Perseus, the demigod and son of Zeus, who fought against the forces of the underworld to prevent them from conquering heaven and earth. In this metaphorical sense, we obstruct the advancement of God's kingdom when His people engage in conflict with each other. This prevents the kingdom of God from expanding into the enemy's territory, as mentioned in     ​

• Matthew: "From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force" (Matthew 11:12, NKJV). This struggle is genuine, and it requires determined effort to overcome it, often involving difficult and strenuous measures.

To delve deeper, we can find that many issues within the family of God stem from a spirit of lawlessness, as Paul aptly describes. To address these challenges, it's essential to establish a foundation based on "God's Government and Order."

Philip Yancy beautifully articulates the idea that those touched by grace do not view those who stray as "evil people" or as pitiful souls in need of help. Instead, they recognize that God's love is extended to all because of who God is, not because of who we are. This understanding of God's primordial love forms the basis of our unity, surpassing our personal inclinations and efforts to maintain it.

Primordial love is deeply ingrained in our spiritual lives. When we experience God's love, we become part of a transcendent reality beyond ourselves. In contrast, many rich and famous individuals, despite their worldly success, still grapple with feelings of smallness, unloved, and loneliness because they lack this primordial connection. Regardless of our earthly circumstances, we find our security in an unshakable foundation provided by the Lord's sacrifice of His Son.