Division Decision Read Luke 12:1-59
49“I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished. 51Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! 52From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against—or two in favor and three against. 53Father will be divided against son and son against father; mother against daughter and daughter against mother; and mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”Luke 12:49-53
What topics generate heated debate in your family? Politics, for example, is completely off-limits for some family gatherings because of the potential for misunderstandings and hurt feelings. There are many issues upon which families can disagree.
In this reading, Jesus speaks about more than mere dinnertime discussions. A person’s relationship with God can—indeed, should—affect every earthly relationship. Sometimes the effect is negative, and Jesus wants his followers to be prepared. As you read, think of how your Christian faith has impacted your relationships.
Jesus came to bring strife and division, not peace. Wait—isn’t Jesus supposed to be a peacemaker? Did he not say to turn the other cheek when others insult or injure us? Didn’t he allow thugs to nail him to the cross? Why this talk of fighting? Why this bad news?
Jesus isn’t asking us to pick fights, to be obnoxious with our views, or to brag about being enlightened until people can’t stand to hear it anymore. He’s merely warning us that not everyone will want to follow him. Some will accept him while others will reject him. Unlike choosing a favorite color, recognizing God’s absolute authority, our sin, and Jesus’ claim on our lives radically changes us. Because these changes affect many areas of great consequence, they will often ripple through the close relationships in a family.
Be patient with those who are slow to respond to God’s gift of salvation or the changes he brings about in your life. Have faith that those loved ones who reject Christ may one day accept him. In the meantime endure their rejection, realizing that Christ understands what you are going through.
(source: Ms. @catietan's devotional materials)
Good Wednesday morning everyone, my fellow grateful steemians, uloggers & prayer warriors. I praise & thank God for this devotion shared by a faithful wonderful friend of mine. As some of you knew that these past weeks have been really physically & financially draining for me. And today's devotion is very timely for me.
***"Be patient with those who are slow to respond to God’s gift of salvation or the changes he brings about in your life. Have faith that those loved ones who reject Christ may one day accept him. In the meantime endure their rejection, realizing that Christ understands what you are going through.***" I was encouraged by the scripture through this realization and I praise God because He understands me. We have some arguments and unresolved conflicts at home but I thank God that slowly but surely, each one is being resolved as the days go on.
Even in the office. I have been working for more than six months already & I've observed that there are some ***war-of-the-worlds*** scenes some times and couldn't help but be stunned by what I see & hear. Back then I got really scared & confused. But now, I praise God because He is teaching me to stand firm and never compromise my values. The Lord also burdened my heart to always pray for them that soon & very soon, this ***war-of-the-worlds*** will cease and these people will both learn to let God & let go.
Good morning and yes, I'm still using the onscreen keyboard. :-)❤️
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I am @sashley a.k.a. shirleynpenalosa, a recipient of God's love, mercy and grace. ❤️
Have a blessed and cool month of October 2018 everyone :-)❤️
I am forever grateful to God every day of my life for giving me everything that I need and praise Him all the more for not giving me everything I want. To God be all the honor, praise and glory ❤️ :-)
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(thank you sis @sunnylife)
@surpassinggoogle is such a generous person and has a very big heart for all of us here. Please support him as a witness by voting him at https://steemit.com/~witnesses and type in "steemgigs" at the first search box.
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If you want to give him witness voting decisions on your behalf, visit https://steemit.com/~witnesses again and type in "surpassinggoogle" in the second box as a proxy.
@paradise-found is a wonderful person, a very humble and generous encourager, let us also support him by voting and typing in "gratefulvibes" at the search box. Please do check out @paradise-found's posts for the great announcement, our dear Papa Bear :-)❤️ Please join the curation trail. :-) And win SBD :-)
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Other good witnesses to recommend:
@yabapmatt
@teamsteem
@jerrybanfield
@hr1
@acidyo
@blocktrades
@curie
@beanz
@arcange
@yehey
They need our support
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