Follow Jesus. So then others can follow you. You are called to be a “fisher of men.” This new Kingdom that Jesus has ushered in is about spreading good new and making disciples who are patterning life after the Jesus way. During this season of Lent we will examine Jesus’ teaching and the way forward in the Kingdom which he has now given to his followers.
Read Luke 6:20-26
Blessings and woes. When you enter a conscious awareness that this present world is not your destination, but choose to live as a Kingdom citizen in the “foreign land” of this age you must brace yourself for suffering and misunderstanding. Don’t be surprised or blown away by persecution, suffering, and ridicule. These are to be expected for an ambassador living in a colony in the midst of foreign territory. Your allegiance is to your King, Jesus. Your devotion is to his mission for your life.
But when you suffer and are misunderstood don’t cry woe is me. Chin up. Smile on. Know that you are a child of the King. With joy tell others this good news. You are blessed. This is not simply mind over matter. This is seeing reality through the eyes of Scripture. And living the Jesus way.
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