Today’s Thought “On the Firing Line” G. Ward

The high priest stood up and said to Him, “Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?” But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.” Matthew 26:62-63

Our persuasiveness, that is our seeking to convey a point of view or shed defense may be an eloquent discourse, but if the hearer has determined you’re wrong or guilty, prepare for a verdict unfavorable.

To be equated with the Savior is unfortunately not the aspirational goal for many (cf. Eph.5:1-2). The societal court that seeks to tear apart your personal Shelter (*Ps.91:1-2) from storm that includes wrongful castigation and ridicule will fail (Ro.8:15-18); particularly when your submission determines that my perceived war with them is their lack of pursuit of the Most High (Eph.6:12).

Happy Thursday!