The tough times
One would think to be like Jesus would be awesome. He had power to heal the sick and raise the dead yet it wasn't all glorious. He knew His time was coming to go back into heaven and Jerusalem had something to do with it so He headed there, through Samaria. But the Samaritans didn't like them because they were heading to Jerusalem. Samaritans were not full Jews so the Jews treated them badly so they were responding to this. When James saw this he thought they should be punished but Jesus illustrated turning the other cheek and said no. They went on to another village where it seems they were accepted. This story goes to show it was not always a fun time being Jesus and/or being a disciple. Sometimes our traditions and associations with folks in the church bring about negative responses from those on the fringe of the church. Our response to those folks is important. Sometimes we just have to move on and not respond to them. Lord Jesus, please guide us as we respond to those who have been hurt by the church. Amen
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