Swords?

November 6, 2023 Monday Message:

Matthew 10:34 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.”

Remember the sheep and the goats? (Matthew 25:31-46) The sheep, members of Jesus’ flock, in spite of being persecuted, will eventually know Shalom, the peace of the Lord. They are headed for the best place ever – eternity in God’s presence!

The goats, on the other hand, make a lot of their own trouble. Lies, deceit and evil deeds are on their agenda, and sometimes it takes a sword to derail Satan’s plans. Goats are headed for the lake of fire, but there’s a lot of violence along the way.

Jesus coming to earth forces the question, “Will you accept God’s free gift of salvation?” Each one of us must give an answer. Do you believe Jesus is God’s son? Do you believe his forgiveness is your ticket to heaven?

This Holy War goes back to Adam and Eve. Common sense should tell us that the Creator will be victorious over anything that he created!

Salvation follows repentance!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship