Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus
In the last session, we were learning about some of the reasons why Jesus said not to be anxious about the threats of man, to not to be afraid to speak clearly and openly what Jesus taught us - even if it costs us our lives in the end. Let us look into some more reasons why Jesus says so...
EVEN THE HAIRS OF YOUR HEAD ARE ALL NUMBERED
Fourth reason Jesus says to not fear to speak the truth, but to be courageous and speak clearly and openly is because God is always giving close and intimate attention to all you do. Jesus says, "Even the hairs of your head are all numbered" (Matt. 10:30). In other words, the suffering you may undergo in speaking the truth is not because God is disinterested in you or unfamiliar with your plight. He is close enough to separate one hair from another and give each one a number. Fear not; He is close. He is interested; He cares. Be of good courage, and speak the truth whatever the cost.
NOT ONE OF THEM WILL FALL TO THE GROUND WITHOUT YOUR FATHER'S WILL
Finally, fear not because God will not let anything happen to you apart from His gracious will. "You are of more value than many sparrows." "Not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's will" (Matt. 10.29, 31). Jesus' point is: God governs the world right down to the smallest events like birds falling to the ground. Therefore, no harm can befall you but what God wills. This confidence has given great courage to the followers of Jesus for centuries. Many have spoken in the words of missionary Henry Martyn, "If God has work for me to do, I cannot die." We are immortal until the work God has for us is done.
SO DO NOT FEAR THE FACE OF ANY MANY
Therefore, the demand of Jesus stands, and there is sufficient reason to obey it with joy and courage. Don't be anxious about the ordinary needs of life, and don't fear the threats of man. Don't yield to the spirit of age that woos us into peaceful silence when the truth is being trampled. "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth," Jesus said. "I have not come to bring peace, but a sword" (Matt. 10:34). Not the sword of steel, but the sword of truth that gives life to all who believe. Love the truth, therefore, and what you learn from Jesus in the solitude speak from the housetop. And do not fear the face of any man.
Dear brothers and sisters, I have now completed the Demand of Jesus to not to be anxious about the threats of man. Hope that you all enjoyed and learnt from these series. Will come soon with more of Jesus Demands. Stay tuned. Meanwhile do uphold me in your prayers.
Your brother in Christ Jesus
Jobin George
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