Proverbs of a 39 yr old man
The Sword of the Gospel. Don't assume Jesus just came to bring peace on the earth. Yes, Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men! But it's not just about love and tolerance and coddling of sin and ignorance. Its also about justice and mercy, truth and honor. On the Cross of Christ unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before Him. Jesus did not come to bring peace, but a sword. He has come into this world to disrupt all human allegiances that don't put him first. To be loved above all other values and to be followed above all other authorities. Authority in the nation, in politics, in church, in home, in business, and in education. Jesus says, I came to turn sons against their fathers, daughters against their mothers, and daughters-in-law against their mothers-in-law. Your worst enemies will be in your own family. If you love your father or mother or even your sons and daughters more than me, you are not fit to be my disciples. And unless you are willing to take up your cross and follow me, you are not fit to be my disciples. If you try to save your life, you will lose it. But if you give it up for me, you will surely find it. Understand this: Jesus has come from outside earth, outside the world system, and the message he brings is going to cut like a sword. This is why in Ephesians 6 talking about our spiritual armor, we are called to put on for shoes, a peace that comes from the Good News so that we can be fully prepared for battle. God is love. Yet He has put his word above his name and it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Jesus endured the Cross so that He could bring peace to this broken world. How much more should we his followers stand for the truth of Gods word and endure our cross? In this we will then be sons of our Heavenly Father. For blessed are the peace makers for they will be called the children of God.
Study Is. 52:7
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