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Jesus said we’d know we were starting to make an impact when people started insulting, persecuting, and defaming us because of him. He even says that we should be happy about it. (Ever think that sometimes Jesus has WAY different ideas about what leads to happiness?)
Jesus is simply not intimidated by confrontation and conflict. He is not moved or motivated by unfair critique or misplaced abuse. It’s impossible to force Jesus to capitulate on the truth—he cannot be pressured into compromising his integrity.
Consider what this says about Jesus' character. He cannot be swayed. Unlike other leaders or celebrities or "saviors," he doesn't flip-flop or back down. He's someone we can trust; someone we can follow into a storm.
Spend a minute or two acknowledging these unique and rare qualities about Jesus, and thank him for his uncompromising nature. Ask the Holy Spirit to increase these qualities in you today.
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It's through our RIDICULOUS attention to everything Jesus said and did that we discover the truth about God, and the truth about ourselves. We learn everything about God we need to know by slowing WAY down to consider WHAT Jesus actually said and did, WHO He said and did it to, and WHAT the impact of His words and actions had on people. When we let our pursuit of Jesus guide our understanding of God and His story, we are transformed by what we discover.
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