Saith the text,* 1.1 They multiplied Cities, but I will send a fire. When we bless our selves most in our own thoughts we should consider, but what are Gods thoughts? we think we will do thus and thus, and I'le save my self this way or the other way; poor wretch! thou saiest thou wilt do thus and thus, yea but think, what if Gods thoughts be other∣wise at the same time? thou art plotting to save thy self, but God is plotting to destroy thee: What if there prove to be a disjunction between Gods thoughts and my thoughts? Wicked men have plots and devices for them∣selves, but God comes with his disjunctions, I'le do thus and thus.* 1.2 And this we are to hope that God will deal graciously with us in regard our enemies they are full of plots, but God hath been pleased to come in with his dis∣junctions, Gods thoughts hath not been as their thoughts blessed be his Name.
But I'le send a fire,* 1.3 it may be that they think that their Forts are so strong that they cannot be beaten down, but I'le send a fire to burn them down.
But I rather think this fire is meant metaphorically,* 1.4 I'le send their enemies which shall be as a fire; and so enemies are call'd a fire many times in Scripture.
And I'le send a fire.* 1.5 By whatsoever means fire comes, Gods hand is to be look'd upon in all 〈◊〉〈◊〉; If there hath been a fire in your streets or houses, you will enquire by