Aug. 13
Matthew 10:40-42
Well, there has been a challenge going around where someone pours an entire bucket of ice cold water on their head. That person then challenges others to do the same, and it's all for a good cause.
In this passage, we have Jesus talking to his disciples. He is giving them a challenge, or calling, and tells them what reward would come of it. Just like today, we are quick sometimes to turn away those who are spreading the good news. I think we forget that it's not just those going door to door or standing on corners that matter. We also reject our ministers at times. Sometimes we don't even know we are doing it. We don't have to agree with everything a preacher or other minister says. However, we must support them, encourage them, pray for them, stand beside them, and try to shield them from negativity.
Jesus told the 12 basically that they would run into people who would not accept them. I also think we can see how we must continue sharing His good news. We have seen lately how some are being persecuted for what they believe or worship. This isn't anything new. We can point back to the Old Testament with the book of Daniel. This passage gives us hope of a big reward. One that is gained by knowing, accepting, and sharing Christ. When we do so, we receive the greatest gift ever given.
In this passage, we have Jesus talking to his disciples. He is giving them a challenge, or calling, and tells them what reward would come of it. Just like today, we are quick sometimes to turn away those who are spreading the good news. I think we forget that it's not just those going door to door or standing on corners that matter. We also reject our ministers at times. Sometimes we don't even know we are doing it. We don't have to agree with everything a preacher or other minister says. However, we must support them, encourage them, pray for them, stand beside them, and try to shield them from negativity.
Jesus told the 12 basically that they would run into people who would not accept them. I also think we can see how we must continue sharing His good news. We have seen lately how some are being persecuted for what they believe or worship. This isn't anything new. We can point back to the Old Testament with the book of Daniel. This passage gives us hope of a big reward. One that is gained by knowing, accepting, and sharing Christ. When we do so, we receive the greatest gift ever given.
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