Choices

Scripture – Luke 12:49-53: 49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. 53They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”

Reflection: As Jesus walked on this earth, the cross must have always been with Him. He knew it was coming. He knew there was no other way for Him – at least, no other way He would take. I would guess much of the time the cross was on the back burner of His mind. But once a while, like here, it popped up front. He was distressed – troubled by what was coming.

He also may have been distressed by the fact He does bring divisions. There will always be people for Him and people against Him. We always have the choice before us – will I follow or not? Is He the Lord and Director of my life or not?

Today I choose, “Yes!” I’ll pay attention to the division that causes. As I follow my actions I’ll see which side I’m on.