Andrew Wommack Devotional for July 17 2026

TODAY’S ANDREW WOMMACK DEVOTIONAL.

TOPIC: Avoid Strife

Luke 12:58, "When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison."

Text: Luke 12:56-59

Jesus had just spoken about relationships before He gave this parable of delivering ourselves from the judge. The warning is clear that we should do everything within our power to avoid strife (Rom. 12:18). However, the consequences of failing to settle the differences are more than just physical prison or punishment.

Strife can produce spiritual and emotional prisons. James 3:16 says, 'where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.' Depressions, fears, loneliness, bitterness, sicknesses, financial problems, and many other things can become prisons from which we will not be delivered until we reconcile.

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The dictionary states that to reconcile means 'to re-establish friendship between; to settle or resolve, as a dispute' (American Heritage). The key to reconciliation is effectively dealing with the enmity, ill will, hatred, or hostility that has caused the dispute. There are several approaches to reconciliation that may be applied.

For instance, If we've offended someone by an unkind word that we've spoken, we can apologize. If we owe money to someone, we can pay the debt. If we've done something to someone we can make the necessary restitution. But in every case, reconciliation lies in dealing effectively with the root cause of the enmity.

The enmity between man and God was sin. God took the initiative to remove this barrier through the means and agency of Jesus Christ, thus leaving Him and man as friends once again. Thank God for His great love!

PRAISEJAMZBLOG INSIGHT

Today's devotional reminds us that strife robs us of the peace, joy, and freedom God desires for His children. Unresolved conflict can create barriers in our relationships and open the door to bitterness, confusion, and spiritual stagnation. As followers of Christ, we are called to pursue peace, take the initiative to forgive, seek reconciliation where possible, and reflect the love that God has shown us through Jesus Christ. When we choose humility over pride and grace over offense, we create room for God's peace to reign in our hearts and strengthen our relationships with both Him and others.