Lots of people think Jesus is a good moral teacher, but little else. These people don't read the full words of Jesus, only the things they see cross-stitched on a pillow. Jesus was very serious about who he was, and he was looking at the world through the lens of a Creator. He knew the reality of sin and brokenness, and he knew the salvation that was coming as well. He saw it all, and he talked openly about it -- not just the commands to love one another, but the reality that the church would suffer, that there would be violence and pain, and that there would be a lot of uncertainty surrounding these events.
May we give thanks that Jesus addressed real-world issues. Jesus didn't hide from it, and he prepared the disciples for it. The road he calls us on is not easy, but he promises us that it is worth it. A life of discipleship will be challenging, but Jesus is always urging us to keep the Kingdom in mind. It's worth it to endure, for the treasures of God far outshine any suffering this world can offer.
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