The cross divides. Either you accept the truth of
Jesus Christ and Him crucified or you do not. The world believes there can be
peace. If we listen, if we understand we are all in this together, if…if…if…
And yet, the world has never known peace. It began with Cain and Abel. Wars
have run rampant over our earth for over 6,000 years.
As wars
increase, and violence erupts, as followers of Christ try to spread the truth
of the Gospel, the world will continue on its course. Jesus offers real peace.
It is peace within. His Word divides truth frm error, light from darkness, good
from evil. Each one of us has a choice. You may be surprised by these words of
Jesus:
“Do
not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to
bring peace, but a sword." Matthew 10:34
God’s Word
is called the sword of the spirit. (Ephesians
6)
For
the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even in dividing soul and
spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Hearing
the Word of God and the gospel of Christ stabs the heart. The sword of the
Spirit will either open our hearts to Christ or we will choose to say, “no.”
The cross divides. The Gospel is a choice. Peace comes from within when you
allow the sword to penetrate. Wars will continue. Peace on earth will not come
until Jesus comes. But peace within? It is ours for the taking.
Jesus,
The choice is ours. Your Word divides. It pierces. It
convicts. We can choose faith or separation from You. Help hearts to be pierced
today with Your Words.
Amen
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