"I have come to bring fire," Jesus tells his disciples, "and how I wish it were kindled." "I have not come to bring peace but division." With this warning, we must be prepared, be ready, and don't be afraid. We are not used to Jesus speaking about the division His message will bring, but he warns us that discipleship will not be easy. We can't expect our faith to make us popular; quite the contrary. The call of Christ invites us to follow him, ultimately to the cross. While it is demanding and it can be daunting, it is the only path to life and joy.