This week we celebrate freedom. A freedom that was won through violence and death.
I am not talking about the American Revolution, a civil war, or democracy that won out over authoritarianism. I am talking about a war waged against evil. A war that was won through sacrifice and death. A victor who laid down his life to bring ultimate peace.
And now Jesus says that we too are called to be peacemakers, willing to be persecuted, for this upside down kingdom. Can we wrestle with what that means about our military, our neighbors, our family, and our hearts? Trust me when I say that I don’t have all the answers. But maybe together we can ask the right questions and seethe cross at the middle of it all. Please read Matthew 5:1-12.It's short and worthy of memorizing—maybe you will try that too?
Pastor Jace
