| Today’s Verse: See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. – Matthew 10: 16 How is it possible that we can be like sheep, serpents, and doves? A few verses earlier, we are told that it is our job as Jesus’ followers to go out and spread the news to those who are lost. This is not an easy job as we will encounter others who oppose, disagree, and persecute us. We need to be like sheep – able to be led by a shepherd, a clear picture that we are being sent into a world that will push back against us (wolves). We need to be as serpents – wise, understanding, watchful of the words we speak. We need to be as doves – harmless, gentle, trustworthy, and full of integrity. These three things without the other do not represent Christ well. However, all three together create a force that is reliant on God, loving, and quick to speak the truth. Are you scared to speak the truth? Well, don’t despair because at different times everyone is. However, what is awesome is we have a God who is always there for us, and we draw our strength from Him. – Commentary by Kristina Taylor Today’s Prayer: Lord, I pray that Your people will be brave and resilient in sharing Your truth. I pray we would understand fearful things happen in life, but that we would also remember You are on our side. Amen. |
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