It’s hard to be a parent. As my son approaches his 11th birthday, I am challenged even more to make sure he is equipped for life in the world. His father and I know he is going to meet people who will tease him, challenge him, and outright try and make life hard. Instead of trying to stop every bully, we are trying our best to help Evan know how to handle himself in rough situations.
At the end of the day, though, we remind him that you will be coming home to us. Evan knows that home is a safe place where he can be honest with his struggles, get help where needed, and be ready for the next day.
Our scripture today offers that same type of hope. God has sent us out into the world, but he does not sugar coat it, he says plainly that we will be persecuted, betrayed by family and friends, and some even put to death.
Jesus states that we will be hated because of him, but hope come when he calls us to stand firm because he will give us wisdom to speak. Our accusers will not be able to resist or contradict the truth we speak and ultimately, we will win life. Persecution, hate, betrayal and death are not to be taken lightly, but God will equip us to resist the evil that people will send out way and in the end, we will get to go home to him.
Read today passage here. Luke 21:12-19
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