I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)
According to the worldly law no one would make "Sheep" charge over "wolves", but His Kingdom works against human logic! When we hear of Christians under persecution or becoming martyrs they’re fulfilling their Master-Shepeherd’s calling being like sheep amongst wolfs. Although we are promised victory in this struggle against the wolves, Jesus warns us not to be careless or reckless in our behavior. We need to behave with wisdom and cunningness of serpents, whilst maintaining the warmth and gentleness of doves. We are not given a choice as to whether or not to engage the enemy: Jesus says, "I am sending you.” (So, when you face wolf, remember we have no choice but to be wise like serpent, yet harmless like dove!!) Neither do we have a choice of methods: Jesus says your weapons are wisdom and kindness, not cruelty or force.
Dear Child of God, in short our mission is an unusual; we are sent into this world, as sheep amongst wolves. Our weapons are not tooth/claw but softness dabbed with wisdom. Our weapons are sanctified and it seems like an unlikely battle, but we are promised COMPLETE VICTORY through Jesus Christ. So HOLD on to HIM more, coz HE alone can give us VICTORY in this unlikely battle of life!
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