Jesus said to the twelve, "See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Matthew 10:16-22
Sheep Amidst Wolves
It is easier to know what to do
and simpler to know what to say
when those who want you dead
weren't your friends and family,
On high courts and honored places
in thrones and elected places
even in the righteous chairs
sit those who would consume you.
We are often anxious about tomorrow
yet too careless about the danger
from those with greedy hearts and
those who seek power more than love.
We are often close to destruction
yet God is on the side of innocence
God is at the heart of those who love
will shield us in the dangerous days.
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