Noeo Commentary ~ Matthew 10

We’re called to be out there sowing the fields. We’re called to harvest that grain for all we’re worth. But, like all work, it’s not easy. We all know that. Persecution Will Come.

We’re screwed. The Gospel is sending us out ‘as sheep in the midst of wolves,’ to a place where we are definitely not wanted and most likely not safe. It’s rough. People are going to hate us. Perhaps we’ll lose friends. Perhaps we’ll lose jobs. Heck, there are people in the world today who are losing lives because of the Gospel. But this is what we’re called to do. Yes, it kind of sucks. This is the hardest part of the job description. I love talking about God at SI. But at school? People may make fun of me. I love writing about this kind of stuff for you guys to read. But if brandonhorst.wordpress.com was read over the announcements… what would I do then? Yes, this really sucks. We’re being called to do something that’s going to hurt us. But we’re called to do it nonetheless.

Have no fear. How can Jesus say this? A couple verses before he stated that we’re going to get flogged and killed for this! But this is a very, very great verse. “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” I’ve said this before – I don’t fear death… I fear dying. Dying generally involves physical pain, but what does death give us? Eternal life! Death rocks! This doesn’t mean I’m suicidal – it means that I believe in Heaven. We get to go to a place with no pain and no sickness forever, to be with God. So what can people really do to us? Obviously all of us want to stick around here as long as we can, but is there really anything to fear in death? Nope, not really, no.

It’s a great passage. He tells us that we’re going to be persecuted, but he says that it’s alright. It’s not meant to be morbid at all – it’s supposed to be awesome! Lets get out there and harvest that wheat!

Well, finals tomorrow. Good luck to all taking them. To those who aren’t… screw you ;p.

~ by Brandon on January 15, 2007.