The Compliment of Opposition

A lot of things are opposed in this world. Order is opposed. Peace is opposed. Freedom is opposed. Hope is opposed.

Yet nothing is more opposed than Jesus. Scripture is clear that Jesus is the stumbling stone to a world determined, since Eden, to make life work on its own terms: He is the Stone that some will stumble over, and the Rock that will make them fall. (1 Peter 2:8 TLB)

No matter the issue or the situation, if you drill down far enough, Jesus is who this world and its powers actively move against.

As a representative of Jesus, you will also experience opposition, rejection, and hostility. Don’t take it personally. It isn’t ultimately about you. They sense Jesus in and through you: And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. (Matthew 10:22 NLT)

As you live in greater union with God and create with him, don’t let this resistance catch you off guard. When you feel opposed by others, realize that at the deepest level, it’s not you, it’s Jesus. And take it as a compliment.

One last thought. If today’s reading resonated, take a moment now to email or share it with a fellow creative, friend or family member who could use the encouragement.

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