The animosity we see toward Christians from elected officials is nothing new. Herod wanted to kill Jesus and instructed the Magi to tell him where the child was. He said, “I want to worship Him.”  Really, he wanted to eliminate the rival to his power. Again, this is nothing new.

We who love Christ will continue to serve the Lord in faith, protected from His enemies by listening to the Lord’s voice of leading. God’s angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt. The same God will be faithful to instruct His people on how to cohabit in a spiritually resistant culture, yet carry out their ongoing assignment … to evangelize the world.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, we know You have enemies, but we also know You have lost sheep who need to enter the fold. Empower us by Your Spirit to be faithful, flaming evangelists in this sin-laden society.

DAILY READING: Matthew 1-4