You've listened to Chadd's story about Gerardo and Carola now read the comments that others contributed and see if you have something more to add.http://regionalrevolutionaries.blogspot.com/2010/03/couple-of-peace-in-guadalajara.html
Here's something else to think about on the topic of "people of peace"...
"Do not greet anyone on the road". Sounds rude, doesn't it? Almost harsh.
What do you make of this instruction Jesus gave to His "church planters" (apostolos) in Lk. 10:4? It seems clear that this is His way of telling them not to get distracted. "I'm sending you out to do one thing - to birth a Kingdom community in a particular household. In order to do that you must find that household, that "house of peace". Don't lose focus! Don't get into extraneous conversations or relationships no matter how interesting or important they may seem."
If we are also called to be apostolic church planters, are there ways that we can lose focus? Keeping in mind that the good is often the enemy of the best, what are some of the good things that might distract us from finding the "house of peace"? Is it possible that some of the following things might qualify: being hospitable to neighbors, caring for the poor, healing the sick, leading a bible study, exegeting the culture, taking another class, etc.?
Why is Jesus so intent on narrowing the focus of His "sent ones"? Does this have anything to do with the story about Gerardo and Carola?
John
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