In Defence of Jesus?
by Denise Cross
It can be very hard for followers of Jesus today to hear disrespect or mockery directed towards Him. This, of course, is nothing new and is indeed likely to worsen in these end days. When we hear such insults, it’s right to graciously make clear our personal confidence in the person of Jesus, but He doesn’t actually need our defence.
While on earth, Jesus was unperturbed by criticism, because He knew He was right. This was not arrogance but an utter certainty in the truth, both of His claims about Himself and in the truth of His teaching. These truths are unchanging and eternal, and able to be known through revelation in every age by those whose hearts are open to Him.
Interestingly, in some world religions, there is an aggressive demand by many adherents for public respect towards the founders of their faith, with sometimes a violent response to any criticism. I suggest that such a response is, in part, an indication of insecurity in their hearts with regard to the foundational tenets of their faith. The Body of Christ today doesn’t need to fear criticism of Jesus, if we simply remain confident that He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Denise Cross is married to David Cross and they have three grown up children and eight grandchildren. Denise was previously a Maths teacher and now delights to teach the Lord’s wonderfully logical truth. Her passion is to stir the hearts of passive believers to appropriate all the benefits of abundant life that our Heavenly Father freely offers to each of His children. Her book Rescue from Rejection has been appreciated by many people, in bringing clear answers to this challenging and widespread issue.
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