It's still Wednesday.
Not everyone understands why we believe what we believe. And some people aren’t afraid to let us know they don’t approve of who we follow. They can be mean to us, yell at us, and in some cases (like Columbine) even want to kill us.
Jesus knows exactly what this experience is like, he actually told us to expect it (Matthew 10:22)! Not only did Jesus expect this to happen, he experienced it even up to the point of death.
In John 18:19-24 Jesus is before the High Priest being questioned right before he is crucified. Not only is Jesus questioned but he is hit and called a liar. Jesus demonstrates how to tell people the truth in love even when being persecuted.
His first response happens before the persecution even starts. We see in verse 20 that Jesus was completely authentic and in the open with everything he did. Then even when he was hit, he was still open and honest, but humble to the authority that was questioning him.
We need to remember the way Jesus acted when opposed. The first thing is that we must always be open and authentic so that no one may bring any substantiated claim against us. But then, even if there are claims brought against us, we should be humble in bringing out the truth in these matters, letting our actions speak for our reputation.
Are your actions telling the story that none can bring up issues with your character and with who you follow. If we are followers of Christ, we will have opposition, but he has shown us the way to deal with those who are against us. Are you following Christ’s example?
Jesus knows exactly what this experience is like, he actually told us to expect it (Matthew 10:22)! Not only did Jesus expect this to happen, he experienced it even up to the point of death.
In John 18:19-24 Jesus is before the High Priest being questioned right before he is crucified. Not only is Jesus questioned but he is hit and called a liar. Jesus demonstrates how to tell people the truth in love even when being persecuted.
His first response happens before the persecution even starts. We see in verse 20 that Jesus was completely authentic and in the open with everything he did. Then even when he was hit, he was still open and honest, but humble to the authority that was questioning him.
We need to remember the way Jesus acted when opposed. The first thing is that we must always be open and authentic so that no one may bring any substantiated claim against us. But then, even if there are claims brought against us, we should be humble in bringing out the truth in these matters, letting our actions speak for our reputation.
Are your actions telling the story that none can bring up issues with your character and with who you follow. If we are followers of Christ, we will have opposition, but he has shown us the way to deal with those who are against us. Are you following Christ’s example?
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