Holy and Righteous Judge, I am glad that my fate, my future, and my life are in your hands. I know your love for me because of the gift of Jesus. I know your desire to save me because of your loving grace. I know your demand for holiness is met by the sacrifice of your Son. So God, I gladly and willingly trust my life, my soul, to you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Divider Of People
Read: Luke 12:49-53
Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. Luke 12:51
Bible In One Year: Psalms 119:89-176; 1 Corinthians 8
The Boston Red Sox were battling the rival New York Yankees for the division title during the 2001 baseball seasonand the race was tight. So when Boston lost six games out of eight, the manager was abruptly fired and his job was given to the pitching coach. Some players and fans applauded the move; others felt it was a terrible mistake. Both sides were very vocal with their opinions.
Whoever said "a call for a decision is a cause for division" was right. Choice involves change, and change makes some people uncomfortable.
Jesus said that a decision to follow Him would mean changes in relationships. "From now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Father will be divided against son . . . , mother against daughter" (Luke 12:52-53).
Your friends or family may misunderstand you after you start living for Christ. Some may accuse you of thinking you're too good for them. Others may shun you.
In that way, Jesus is a divider of families, friends, and co-workers. It hurts to be ridiculed or rejected by those close to you, but Jesus said it would happen.
Yes, Christ is a divider of peoplebut you are united with Him, and He will never leave you. DCE
Your choice to follow Jesus Christ
Some people will not understand;
Still others will resent the change
But have no fear, He'll hold your hand. Egner
When we walk with the Lord, we'll be out of step with the world
