But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’” vss. 10-11
Luke 10:8-11
As we grow older it’s not unusual for us to become more confident in the basic truths of the universe. It’s not that we get smarter or that we are more set in our ways, but generally time does give us at least a general knowledge of the different belief systems that humans have come up with. We know what poppycock is and what is at least close to the truth. And if we’re fortunate we’ll even be able to articulate our understanding in a paragraph or two! What an advantage that is in our mission as the sent servants of Jesus! We can cut to the chase in our conversations, say what is true, and not even worry about whether people believe us or not! That’s how it is with the good news, if people pay no attention or ask us to leave town, it makes no difference. They’ve heard the gospel, and in the hearing of those precious words of truth, the kingdom of God has come near to them. And we really can’t do more than that. We can’t make believers out of anyone. That’s the work of the Spirit!
Thought for the Day: What universal truths are closest to my heart?
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