In Matthew chapter 10 we read about the Kingdom of God. The Lord Jesus, the Messiah has begun his Kingdom on earth in the hearts of his followers. One day the Kingdom will be fully realised.
Christ calls us still today. He doesn't twist our arms and make us do something we don't want to do. We can choose to join him or remain behind. God created us with a freedom to choose as He did not want robots to worship Him. He wanted humans that would respond to his love with willing hearts.
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve ...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
Christian commitment may separate friends and loved ones because some will follow Christ and some won't. Conflict will inevitably arise as we take up our cross and follow Him. Christ calls us to a higher mission than to find comfort and tranquillity in this life. To take up our cross and follow Jesus means to be willing to publicly identify with Him, to experience certain opposition, and to be willing to face even suffering and possible death for His sake. (Bible notes).
"Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 10:32-33
You have the power to choose, choose wisely as your decision will affect your eternal destiny. (read John 3:36)
Be wise and choose Christ!
Claudine
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