From c246b732b4e42aee5d1de6df6417615e128b367f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:57:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Luke 12:49-53 --- content/bible_journal/luke_12:49-53.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/luke_12:49-53.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/luke_12:49-53.md b/content/bible_journal/luke_12:49-53.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a7f8a56 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/luke_12:49-53.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ ++++ +title = "Luke 12:49–53" +date = "2022-12-20" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk12.49-53) + +Those who believe in a passive, hippy Jesus probably don't like reading these +verses. But the things Jesus said and did are radical and controversial. The +thing to remember is that this is a problem with us, not with Him. Our sinful +selves want to rule our own lives, not accept that God The fires of judgement +are coming whether we expect them or not, and Jesus is ready and _eager_ to +bring them. + +There are now 5 days left until Christmas this year. I am struck by the tension +of the angels declaring "Peace on earth!" at Jesus's birth, and then Jesus +saying, "Do you think I have come to give peace on earth?" (_v. 51_) We would +do well to remember that wasn't the entirety of the angel's message. "'Glory to +God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'" +(_Luke 2:14_) Those who please God are going to have peace (with God, in +particular). Those who don't will see God's glory and tremble for the disaster +that will befall them. + +Serving God will always set us apart from those who do not. As the Apostle Paul +said, "so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (_Romans +12:18_) + +* * * + +Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Make everything right on the earth once again.