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Luke 9:51-56
English Standard Version, David Cochran Audio Bible
51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them [as Elijah did] ?" 55 But he turned and rebuked them [“You do not know what manner of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man came not to destroy people’s lives but to save them”] 56 And they went on to another village.
Rejection is part of life. Yet God works all things towards good.
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
There wasn't a Scripture reading yesterday, we were coming home from Augusta, Georgia. My husband is having what he would probably like to be referred to as a "big" birthday. To celebrate we went to see a client of his and he did play in the National Championship for PDGA (disc golf) at their headquarters, in the amateur division. Edward says with the talent there, he was glad not to place last! We had fun.
So excuses aside...
The passage is really about not getting the reward or recognition we hope for for our efforts for God. Even Jesus faced this. Jesus set His face to do what was right, didn't receive kindness for His good intentions, but still He was grace and truth dwelling among us. Another time Jesus, our hero, set a higher path for us.
Father God, help us each day to reach the goals You have for us. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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