preparing for persecution

Good morning brothers and sisters,
Jesus warns his disciples that the mission he is giving them will not be easy. Persecution will come with sharing and living the good news of God's love. In the midst of persecution they will be able to lean on the Holy Spirit, who will guide them. Following Jesus is not about having our way, but about following the way of Jesus, no matter what.
Blessings as you seek God's way today,
Sam

Matthew 10:16-23

16“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. 19When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; 20for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.



21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 22and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.