Dependent Sheep, Wise Serpents and Harmless Doves

Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16).

Jesus never shied away from telling His disciples of the dangers they were going to face as His ambassadors. Such realities would happen after Christ’s resurrection and ascension. They faced devils and sicknesses when they were sent out two by two during Jesus’ earthly ministry. (Mk. 6:7-13). But after Pentecost the disciples were going to be faced with new opposition an...