Overcoming Opposition

“Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.” [1]

Jesus overcame opposition. Some went so far as to call Jesus Beelzebub, the prince of demons. [2] Jesus countered their accusations with teaching moments and continued His mission of spreading GOOD NEWS to the poor and healing those who were physically hurting.

The closer we get to Jesus the farther away those who oppose Him become to us. The more we love Him, the less they love us. But in the end, being close to Jesus is what matters. He is the One who grants us eternity with God in New Jerusalem where there are innumerable angels, and with joy unspeakable and full of glory.

“Lord Jesus, thank You for enduring the hostility of sinners and not compromising the truth that they needed to hear. Please help us to be like You. Make us strong. Make us compassionate. In our lives be glorified! For it is Your Name we pray. Amen.”

[1] Hebrews 12:2-4
[2] Matthew 12:24