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Jesus sends out His Aposles as if He were sending Lambs in the midst of wolves.
He is their protector.
In the same way He sends us out also into a world that is not always accepting.
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What's in our hearts in the context of reading these Scriptures for this weekend?
Is there a greater sign of contentment and satisfaction than a baby who's been well fed and well tended who falls asleep in their parent's arms?
God longs to satisfy our needs in the same way:
..... to feed our deespest hunger
..... to respond to our deepest longings
>> Do I trust that God's loving care is all I need?
>> Am I willing to rely so totally on Him?
Outward signs that we use, even those with great traditional meaning, are nothing if they aren't grounded in the truth that I have become a new creation.
>> What in my life serves as evidence that I am a new creation in Jesus Christ?
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Even in the midst of wolves, we might condiser these simple paths to peace:
>>Don't take the bait of someone itching for a fight.
>>If you dont't have anything nice to say, don't say anything.
>>Imagine the childhood of those you disdain or abhor.
>>Pray intentionally at least once a day.
>>Sing a song out loud.
>>Say please, thank you and excuse me to everyone, including family members.
>>Acknowledge that there are some things you are not good at.
>>Traavel outside of your usual circles on occasion -- different people, different places, different beliefs.
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