July 15th, 2025

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
11/7/25

Today's gospel 
Mathew 10 v 16 to 23.

This reading highlights the challenges and hostilities that the disciples would face when preaching the gospel. This also shows us the experiences that we also face if we decide to follow Jesus. Jesus gives us key themes such as; sheep amongst wolves, danger and conflict. Wisdom and innocence, wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Persecution and opposition, hatred and betrayal. Divine guidance led by the words of the Holy Spirit is granted to the disciples in cases of attacks or conflicts.  The Holy Spirit speaks through them. 

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, as disciples of your Son Jesus Christ,  we are sent out into the world like sheep among wolves, we ask for your wisdom and protection to face the challenges and dangers. Lord  help us to love and be kind in Jesus' Mighty Name we pray. 
Amen.