If ever there was a section of scripture NOT to read before going to sleep, this is it! It is filled with harsh words like"division," "crisis," "fire on the earth." I think as Christians, we can often become so cozy with our understanding of the Bible and the role of the Church in the world that we ignore the tough passages of scripture in favor of the warm, fuzzy ones. As I have reflected on this passage, I believe Jesus is saying that the church in every age is responsible for interpreting the events of the world through the lenses of heaven. Whenever people hear that message proclaimed honestly and without sugar-coating, it can cause divisions, even among people in the same family. This was especially true within the large, extended families of Jesus' culture. What's your take on the church to proclaim the "whole" truth of God?
I am your fellow traveler,
Pastor Paul
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