JESUS IN MINISTRY

 

JESUS IN MINISTRY

Luke 20:1-21:38

Living in the footsteps of Jesus is not easy. It wasn’t easy for Jesus to live a holy life on earth. He had much opposition from those who tried to be holy by their works instead of their faith. We likewise face much opposition from those who are not holy, or even try to be. People don’t like to be around people live better lives than they do. What did Jesus do that made so many people opposed to Him?

The most obvious answer is Jesus’ testimony about being God. Jesus did not hide the fact that He was God and was here to do God’s will. He claimed to have an intimacy with God unknown to anyone else. Those who don’t know God have real issues with those who do know Him, and they will often go out of their way to harass and quiet them.

Jesus’ preaching and teaching both amazed and irritated people. He spoke of the things of God in such a way that people gravitated towards Him. He had a following that made the religious elite jealous. Jesus did not let His enemies silence Him. He continued to share the Good New with all who would listen knowing that some would take it to heart and be saved.

In fact, Jesus often put His enemies in their place. He called them out and refused to let them go on sinning without being held accountable for their sins. We ought to follow in the Lord’s footsteps. Instead of being quiet about known sin, compromising the truth about sin, or being afraid of offending someone, we should boldly declare what the Word of God declares is sin.

People desperately need to hear the Gospel message being boldly proclaimed. They need people who are not ashamed to take a stand for righteousness. They need to hear what God says is sin. They must hear so that some can repent and be saved.

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Reach out to the world with the Gospel. Do not be silenced by those who would oppose you or mock you. Let your voice be heard; eternity is at stake.