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Posted by knowHim (Member # 8) on :

The Below is so good I had to send it today. We need to remember that we will and should not try to agree with everyone. Being a Christian will cause you to have to stand your ground. ~ David
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Read: Luke 12:49-53

Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. —Luke 12:51

The Boston Red Sox were battling the rival New York Yankees for the division title during the 2001 baseball season—and the race was tight. So when Boston lost six games out of eight, the manager was abruptly fired and his job was given to the pitching coach. Some players and fans applauded the move; others felt it was a terrible mistake. Both sides were very vocal with their opinions.

Whoever said "a call for a decision is a cause for division" was right. Choice involves change, and change makes some people uncomfortable.

Jesus said that a decision to follow Him would mean changes in relationships. "From now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Father will be divided against son . . . , mother against daughter" (Luke 12:52-53).

Your friends or family may misunderstand you after you start living for Christ. Some may accuse you of thinking you're too good for them. Others may shun you.

In that way, Jesus is a divider of families, friends, and co-workers. It hurts to be ridiculed or rejected by those close to you, but Jesus said it would happen.

Yes, Christ is a divider of people—but you are united with Him, and He will never leave you. —DCE

Your choice to follow Jesus Christ
Some people will not understand;
Still others will resent the change—
But have no fear, He'll hold your hand. —Egner

When we walk with the Lord, we'll be out of step with the world.

From: Our Daily Bread

Posted by helpforhomeschoolers (Member # 15) on :

Thanks for this post david. Your timing was good for me. I spent the evening talking about God, the Bible and Hell with my 23 yr old daughter who is not saved.

It like every conversation we have in this area was so frustrating for me. I know in my heart that God is going to have to bring her to her knees before she see's Him or hears His voice and that breaks my heart.

Mostly because it is my fault that she was not raised for the Lord, and I would give anything to spare her what I know God will do (Behold God's mercy and Judgement) to get her attention, because he will answer my prayers for her salvation. I have stoped praying for him to save her from every little bump in the road and have begun praying for him to save her from Hell no matter what it takes. I tell you this is a frightening prayer, but nonetheless a prayer that must be prayed.

It is hard enough to know that you are going to walk out of sink with the world, but when the world is your own child it is even tougher.

Anyway thanks for this post today.