It can sometimes be difficult to be a disciple. To be a follower of Jesus, we have to be willing to proclaim the gospel with fresh words and always in life-giving situations, but when this means that we must challenge the status quo, it often means that we will face some resistance from those who have grown comfortable with their routines and lifestyles.
Jesus never promised that proclaiming the gospel would be a matter of comfort. In fact, he challenged the disciples to leave all their comforts behind: Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food nor money, and let no one take a second tunic (Lk 9:3). Jesus recognizes that there will always be some who will welcome the freshness of the gospel (cf Lk 9:4), but there will also always be some who will resist.
The important point is that those who are called to share the gospel should not grow discouraged. Instead we should always remember that it is His news that we are called to proclaim. He will always give us everything that we need so that we can proclaim the Good News (cf Lk 9:6).
Have a great day.
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