Arrested. Persecuted. Imprisoned.

November 25, 2020

From today’s reading…

But before all this happens, you will be seized and persecuted; you will be handed over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and brought before kings and governors for the sake of my name-and that will be your opportunity to bear witness.” Luke 21:12-13

Imagine the frustration the new followers of “The Way” must’ve felt in 33, 34, 35 A.D. In 50 and 70 A.D. In 100 and 200 A.D. In modern day Iraq and Iran…and Christian users of Twitter!

We think doxxing is bad but it sure beats getting lynched and stoned and crucified with no recourse. No appeals. No due process.

Doxxing, ridicule, arrest, and even death are what we’re called to suffer in order to spread the Good News, the Truth.

If it was the path Jesus had to walk, why not you and me? Preach the Gospels always. When necessary, use words, which is the only way to…

Stay the course.Keep the faith.Endure.

Now go sell something.