Dear Christians, I am not one who has all the answers to the universe. But reading the bible, answers every question I could conceive of asking, at the root of any of my questions. This is how I know that we are to approach God like a child with inquiry: I don’t “know it all” and neither do you. So we must read it and study it!
The reason for this blog post today, is to instruct others on the nature of welcoming the traveler to one’s land:
Welcoming a stranger into your home is not always easy, especially when he does not share your customs. And, permitting the “wolves” spoken of in Acts 20:28-38 in, is flat out dangerous. Lest I be one of those “wolves” myself, in word, I wish to extend my encouragement to those who take up their cross.
To know Christ, is to endure; while knowing that what one is engaged in, is fulfilling one’s unique mission. The world’s sin weighs us down as we walk with Him; but soon enough, the pain is over if we have committed to continue to walk with Him in total and genuine dedication and faith in Him. Feeding the “wolf” is however not walking with Him.
I was reflecting, why my Pope has had harsh words for some European countries… most notable Germany, who has led the immigration policy of the EU. The Pope has spoken of those who die and suffer on their journey to Europe, to much extent.
While I cannot know all his words, Europe should not do good deeds for the praise of other national leaders nor to seek the approval of even our Father by doing only what we think might please Him; rather to embrace a state of grace that comes from knowing where and in what manner our failings caused us to first stumble. We commit ourselves to becoming more saintly, by recognizing the sins of past and present. We learn to own our cross; then to be shepherds. The good news is that the cross rots away, to be replaced by the kingdom of God that Christ promised those who love Him, in the bible. God looks after us. He provides.
Looking back, Christ gave each of his apostles the mission accordingly not to give them His praise for job well done, rather to develop their individual purpose and to carry on the mission to others who did not yet believe the truth of His way over many generations.
Welcome the lost and the poor, yes, but only if you are prepared to also be their shepherd. In your own land, you should discern the “wolves” and the “sheep”. The “wolves” will be hiding among them says the bible. Also, Thessalonians 5:8-9 says: “…let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint
us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”