Many of us who are naturally inclined to be Peacemakers tend to bypass, minimize, or forget Mark 3:31-35 and Matthew 10:34-39, where Yeshua re-defined for those who truly follow Him the meaning of the word, “family.” I have drawn much comfort in recent years from remembering that even Yeshua had earthly family members and others who knew Him as the son of Joseph and Mary, but who did not believe He was the Messiah, and thought Him insane/demonized. Really hard to grasp when division for Christ’s sake happens in earthly families, or between brethren. Yet….Somehow…..God ALWAYS works EVERYTHING, even division, be it temporary or permanent in this world, together for the good of those who love and serve Him truly, whom He has called to serve Him for His glory, and whom He did predestine to be conformed to the Divine Image of Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:28-31). There is nothing new under the sun; division in families is as old as Eden…..and Our Abba is still faithful to make all things beautiful in His time. (Ecclesiastes. 3:11)
SO enjoy your podcasts and your writings Kate. Thank you!!🙏✝️♥️🤍💙🕊️
Many of us who are naturally inclined to be Peacemakers tend to bypass, minimize, or forget Mark 3:31-35 and Matthew 10:34-39, where Yeshua re-defined for those who truly follow Him the meaning of the word, “family.” I have drawn much comfort in recent years from remembering that even Yeshua had earthly family members and others who knew Him as the son of Joseph and Mary, but who did not believe He was the Messiah, and thought Him insane/demonized. Really hard to grasp when division for Christ’s sake happens in earthly families, or between brethren. Yet….Somehow…..God ALWAYS works EVERYTHING, even division, be it temporary or permanent in this world, together for the good of those who love and serve Him truly, whom He has called to serve Him for His glory, and whom He did predestine to be conformed to the Divine Image of Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:28-31). There is nothing new under the sun; division in families is as old as Eden…..and Our Abba is still faithful to make all things beautiful in His time. (Ecclesiastes. 3:11)
SO enjoy your podcasts and your writings Kate. Thank you!!🙏✝️♥️🤍💙🕊️
Thank you for reading and contributing your thoughtful comments to the conversation. I appreciate it!
You are so right in that conflict is a part of life going all the way back to the beginning.