Today’s Thought “Cowering Amidst Un-Popularity” G. Ward

John 12

⁴² Nevertheless many, even of the rulers, believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, so that they would not be excommunicated from the synagogue; ⁴³ for they loved the approval of people rather than the approval of God.

 

Leadership’s compelling is in the ONE who calls any (Ro.10:13) to fulfill the mission set forth and since we’ve surrendered to the Savior, so gentle and caring, may we demand of ourselves a generous reciprocity, knowing that HE too is just (*1 Pe.4:3-5). A practice in a wrong focus will teach others diversionary methods that can subtract from a blessed assurance in Christ.

Tis the Season? Then correlate to the salvation offered you, by proclaiming HIS Sufficiency unashamedly and whereas they’re accustomed to the religious jargon so pervasive by many, share your gratefulness in having been chosen despite your unrighteousness (Ro.5:8) and insist they know HE desires a love relationship with them also (i.e., through repentance of course – 2 Pe.3:9).