"Don't assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matthew 10:34 CSB
At times, Jesus spoke words that were very difficult to comprehend. This was one of them and has caused much debate for a lot of people over the years. What actually does He mean. Well as always, with scripture, it is beneficial to read around statements so that one can try to get a more clearer picture.
Jesus wasn't against peace; not at all, in Isaiah 9:6, He was called 'Prince of Peace.' This makes it even harder to wonder why He spoke the way He did. Fellowship with Jesus can cause many problems with those who just can't understand why, or refuse to accept this. It can happen within your own family, friends, work places, you name it. For some, accepting Jesus can bring division. In many countries throughout our world, it is dangerous to admit that you follow Jesus. It can bring death, beatings and imprisonment just for starters. The only way to escape this persecution is to deny Jesus, and for anyone who is born again, this is unacceptable.
Association with Jesus declares war in some quarters. Some parents have refused to have their child living with them because of their faith. Just think, Jesus was speaking this 2000 or so years ago and it is still going on today. As Christians, we will be misunderstood and persecuted even by those who are close to us and at times such as this, we will have to suffer the consequences for righteousness' sake.
Jesus was not encouraging us to deliberately be disobedient to parents, family, friends or anyone else in our lives, What He was showing us, and still is, that His presence demands a decision. Because some will follow Jesus and some won't, so therefore, this will cause conflict. As we follow Jesus, our different values and morals will set some people against us. We should never want to neglect our family and be apart from them but, there comes a time when Jesus must be our priority.
Believe me, as time goes on, it can only get worse. In the name of religion; people are at war now, countries falling apart. Government laws will come into place in the future where we will find it difficult to have money - a new system will begin. Then of course, there will be the Tribulation - a seven year space of time where it will be abysmal to exist. Read your bibles, especially Daniel and Revelation. Make sure you belong to Team Jesus, and you need Him now because He is coming back soon! Ask Him into your life.
I never like to end without giving someone the opportunity to ask Jesus into their life, or, re-dedicate their life. If that is you, pray this prayer and please let me know:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen
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