Dinner with the "Enemy"

As you know, Jesus said, "Follow me."

Did he mean that literally, to follow him around like a puppy dog, or did he mean, follow in my footsteps, follow my example?

As impatient as he got with the disciples when they did put their brains on hold and followed him around like he was a guru or something waiting for him to give them their answers . . . he always redirected them to live the truth he exemplified and tried to teach them, I surmise that the latter was his dictate.

No matter what happens, you have to live YOU -- the God within you must become alive in YOUR walk. Even if the world views you as crazy, stupid or a menace, go boldly in your faith, your truth and your convictions. When the world stands in judgment of you for being you -- your unique expression of God -- KNOW that you are doing it! You are doing that which Jesus told us and taught us to do.

When you are afraid to take a stand and do what's right, remember, we are invited to sit at the table with our enemies -- those who would come against us, those who would throw us in jail, those who say "you are wrong because we say so." What the world says, and what is right -- well, God gave you discernment to understand the truth in your own unique light and view. And, the truth is, even if they don't know it, they are really not your enemies, they are just another part of God's truth working its way to the light of our collective experience.

Use it. Follow Jesus. Don't be afraid of what may happen to you. God's got your back even if it looks like this world is winning at the moment!

peace & harmony,
elaine
'freedom must be exercised to stay in shape!'