Jesus says he has come to bring fire and division to the earth. He wishes the fire were already kindled but must first undergo baptism and suffering. Jesus predicts division will occur within families, with father against son, mother against daughter, and mother-in-law against daughter-in-law. The reflection calls the reader to examine what enslaves them and how they can respond to Jesus, sink roots into living water, and bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit for others. The prayer asks God for the ability to produce the good harvest of the Holy Spirit and focus on the life Jesus has given through living out the good news.