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Current Battles Today's Devotional Read: Philippians 3:–16; 4:1–2 Bible in a Year: Isaiah 28–29; Philippians 3 If on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Philippians 3:15 When you plug in your toaster, you benefit from the results of a bitter feud from the late nineteenth century. Back then, inventors Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla battled over which was the best kind of electricity for development: direct current (DC), like the current that goes from a battery to a flashlight; or alternating current (AC), which we get from an electrical outlet. Eventually, Tesla’s AC ideas powered through and have been used to provide electricity for homes, businesses, and communities around the world. AC is much more efficient at sending electricity across great distances and proved to be the wiser choice. Sometimes we need wisdom as we face issues of concern between believers in Jesus (see Romans 14:1–). The apostle Paul called us seek God’s help for clarity in such matters. He said, “If on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you” (Philippians 3:15). A few verses later, we see the results of two people let a difference divide them—a conflict that grieved Paul: “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche be of the mind in the Lord” (4:2). Whenever a disagreement starts tear us apart, may we seek God’s grace and wisdom in the Scriptures, the counsel of mature believers, and power of prayer. Let’s strive “be of the mind” in Him (v. 2). How can you apply God’s grace and wisdom a current battle of personal preferences? Why is prayer vital as you face this conflict? Dear God, life is complicated. I have a situation, and I’m not sure which way go. Please help me discern, with the help of the Holy Spirit, what do next. 
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Most arguments are of little consequence in the big scheme of things and not worth the strife. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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