Trying to discredit the Lord

The enemies of Jesus were always trying to discredit Him. They first claimed, in John 7:15, that He had no letters. This was the same as saying that He was unlearned or ignorant. Second, they tried to trick Him. The scribes and the Pharisees tried this tactic numerous times (Matthew 19:3-9; 22:41-46; John 8:1-11). They even tried with the apostles (Matthew 17:24-27). Finally, they tried to nail Him to a cross. Over those several hours He uttered seven sayings, each one full of beautiful meaning. He hung on the cross for all of us. He could have called legions of angels to assist Him and end the agony, but He refused(Matthew 26:53).

Through all of this, death couldn’t hold Him. He was resurrected from the dead, proving that He was the Son of God (Romans 1:4). A significant question for you to consider is whether you are trying to discredit the Lord. Are you willing to listen to Him and follow His word? Please don’t discredit Him by pretending to be His follower, yet living in a way that shows you are not transformed (Romans 12:1-2).

Kyle Campbell