It is no longer popular to follow Jesus. The time of goodwill shown to Jesus’ followers is no more. Following him could now get you into trouble…so get ready for trouble.
I bring this up to tell you, “If you don’t have a sword, sell your robe and buy one!” But don’t hear me like the disciples heard Jesus. This is not a call to arms – it is a call to spiritual warfare.
I remember not too long ago when churches were full on Sundays and the Christian worldview dominated our discussions. But the U.S. is full-on post-Christian now. Now, we are numbered with the transgressors.
So Jesus’ message to the disciples back then, and to us today is simply this: “Deal with it.” This is where we are.
