In this passage from Luke 12:54-59, Jesus basically scolds his hearers for being so dull. Now, Jesus is never needlessly harsh. But sometimes we are so thick that we need to have a friend slap some sense into us!
Jesus is that Friend—a far better friend than anyone we could have in this world. “No one has a greater love than this, that a man should lay down his life for his friends.” He did just that! He loved His friends so much that he surrendered his life!
But if you would take Jesus’ friendship, you’ve also got to take His rough words, His humbling you, and His exposing your folly. Let’s wake up! Let’s silence our phone, let’s unplug—and plug into the Wisdom of God, Jesus Christ. Let’s learn to discern the times from the perspective of Heaven. Let’s make peace with our fellow man and bury the hatchet, while “it is still called today.” And let’s follow Jesus safe and sound through an evil, perverse age into heavenly glory.
Join us for our afternoon service at 4:00 p.m. this Lord’s day (Sunday) when we will treat this passage at the Presbyterian Reformed Church, located at 1870 Route 50, in Tuckahoe. And please feel free to stay after for a shared supper around 5:30 p.m. We would love to have you there!
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