Saturday, August 9, 2014

John 7:40-52 Confusion and Division

John 7:40-52 NIV
There are times when I walk into a room that people automatically going on the defensive. I don't have to say or do anything. It just happens. It is almost a natural reaction to those who follow Jesus. Not everyone loves followers of Jesus and pastors have a tendency to make some people nervous. Consequently, they go on the defensive and sometimes the offensive. I don't take this personally. It has nothing to do with me. It has everything to do with Jesus. Just like the crowd who heard Jesus speak in the Jerusalem they are confused and divided amongst themselves and even within themselves as to what to do with Jesus (and his followers). Should they follow him or bring him to court and crucify him.

After all: Nicodemus, one of the council but who believed Jesus, spoke up for Jesus and they immediately began to question him, as well. Following Jesus will bring division between you and those who reject him. But, by following him you will be reconciled will all others who follow and with Jesus, himself in his eternal Kingdom.

God's Peace - Pr. J

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