On this Sabbath, take comfort in the knowledge that following the way of Jesus is difficult, but we may always find rest in him.
Choosing the easier way, even when it seems to be righteous, is not always the best way.
“In light of God’s Kingdom ministry, the right thing may not always be the safe thing.”
What would it look like instead if we chose to seek out and look for the good – to let hope and love and mercy guide our steps rather than our cynical hearts?
Loving others in the general sense is not the identifier of our relationship with God; to be known as children of God, we must love those who despise us.
God wants all parts of us, not just the ones we are comfortable giving up to him.
No longer would God only dwell within a building, no matter how beautifully crafted; he now dwells in and among his people, regardless of their flaws.
To follow in the footsteps of Jesus is to deliberately place ourselves in positions we will find uncomfortable, our own difficult mangers