Lambs in the Midst of Wolves

Behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Luke 10:3

“He does not keep back from them the dangers and trials which are before them. He does not enlist them under false pretenses, or prophesy smooth things, or promise them unvarying success. He tells them plainly what they must expect.” J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Luke (Grand Rapids, n.d.), page 346.

There is a reason why the Lord said what he said in Luke 10:3. Some people are wolf-ish. They will never accept a minister of the gospel, because they do not love the Lord of the gospel. They join our churches. They even become leaders. But their nature within is wolf-ish – hungry, cunning, attacking.

Some pastors reading this post are encircled by wolves. My brother, here are three things to remember right now. Read more