After performing so many miracles, Jesus discharged his apostles to serve the world.
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.”
Matthew 10:32-33 NIV
Their call was as distinct as black and white.
“Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
Matthew 10:38-39 NIV
It’s not that easy bein’ green
When I think it could be nicer
Or something much more colorful like that
Like Kermit, Christian life is not an easy existence.
It’s against the flow, certain to hurt, and widely unpopular. Just like the gospel itself.
Pain, rejection and discomfort is a friend to no one. But it’s part of taking up your cross.
This world grows colder to receiving our message everyday. People want gray areas over absolutes. Some still think being a good person is enough without accepting what the resurrection clearly demands.
It’s easy being gray. But every shade of gray is lukewarm spittable (Rev 3:16)
If you won’t stand 💯 for something, you might just stand or fall for anything.