34: Jesus is not ruling out future peace. One day he will rule and reign on this earth and we will have a time of great peace. It is this yet future era that the Jews, including the disciples, expected to come at that time. Though Jesus will come for that later, this time he came to bring division. Though the gospel brings the peace of Almighty to God to our souls, it is the sword that he refers to here. The gospel divides between those who accept Christ, and those that reject him. Though Christians do not want to make enemies of anyone, the gospel causes the lost to separate themselves from it.
Daily Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6:20
Daily Memory Verse: 1 John 2:7 “I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.“
Daily Tidbit: Revelation is more than just part of the name of the last book of the Bible. Revelation refers to the process of Almighty God making himself known to us. He reveals himself as he sees fit. This has caused many to miss his revelations. They feel he must show himself in the way that they expect instead. This is sad indeed, since God has made Truth available. He does not withhold Truth as some might think. Yes, there are things that he has revealed progressively. However, he judges by what he has made available. Thus, no one is expected to respond to Truth that they do not have.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Truth. Though it has caused many to be enemies of it, yet it is so honest. That is what we need above all else, honesty. We live in a world of illusions, and You are the only sure thing. You are a fixed Rock in a sea of seeming uncertainty. You give meaning and purpose to our very being. Thank You for the Truth, in spite of all that it costs. Anything worth having will be expensive. It has cost You so much! Thank You! Thank You for Jesus! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a young girl that is not feeling well.
Personal Journal Entry #13071