When Discipleship is Discouraging

DAY 263
6-24-10
MATTHEW 10-11


Good Morning!

Matthew clearly points out events and teachings of Jesus that show just how hard it is to be a disciple. Disciples were sent to preach to people he knew would mostly reject him and his messengers. Families were divided over Jesus and he told them they’ll have to make hard relational choices. People consistently refused to believe and repent.

Being a disciple of Jesus with all this difficulty and rejection is hard to take. It can be very discouraging. But Jesus’ burden – his teachings and their requirements for discipleship - will give us the spiritual rest and peace we are missing from the world and the ways of the world.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:28-30)

Never give up.

Barry