Of dust and wolves

Meet Jeremy. His general attitude toward us here, so far, can easily be seen if you look closely enough at this picture (hint: look at his hands). He's a angry kid. I have no clue what pain this kid is dealing with in his life. But he has taken it upon himself to project his anger, frustration, pain onto us. It's late, I'm tired, and there is so much I would love to delve into about this kid; so many issues I see from this single picture. But, it's late and I'm tired.

Here's what I want to say tonight. I am really struggling with Matthew 10:14-16. I'm not sure exactly what these verses are saying. How could the most loving human of all time say, "walk away from those who seem to need love the most." I can't get there, I read the words and process them with my western-thinking mind. And I don't see it. How could Jesus say this? Is this what He is saying?

There is much to say here also of the statement: "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves." Oh man, have I seen this played out to a most disturbingly literal degree this week. I want to discuss this as well. But again, I am tired and it is late.

If you wouldn't mind, please read and reread this passage and weigh in on it for me. Let me know what you think. And, keep praying for us.

Shaloam.