In Christ, there is comfort for His believers and His followers.  The Lord equips His men and women before sending them out for discipleship.

There are no surprises.  Jesus already warned His Apostles in the yesterday just as He still warns them in this day…

But beware of men:  for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues. - Matthew 10:17

What is a council?  Its a group of people called together to give advice.  And scourge?  That is to trouble very much, afflict.  And the synagogues, is a place of worship.

I can’t help but to be annoyed by religious folk in church who pressure and pity party the redeemed of the Lord to approach the alter (council) for salvation (when they should be concerned about their own).  For what would be the Lord’s reply, “My sons, my daughters, I am with you.  I’ve already blessed you”. 

Thank you Jesus for your Word, for the heads up, so that we can be aware, and not fall into that type of delivery. And my sheep know my voice.

I can Amen to Dr. Yvonne Capehart’s reference to “pew counseling” and coming to church to bless the Lord, instead of a prayer team circle.

Ms. Latina Renee:  Be blessed, and know it!

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