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“The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.” – Luke 20:19

They were afraid of the people, it is interesting commentary for sure. They had seen Jesus perform many miracles and were confounded by his understanding of the law and his teaching. Why were they not afraid of the One who could raise the dead, heal the leper, give sight to the blind, command demons, and control nature? That would be logical. Instead, they were afraid of “the people.”

I am not pointing fingers here but checking my own heart. I can’t help but wonder how often I have failed to obey God because I was afraid of “the people.” How often has my insecurity kept me quiet when I should have spoken up? When have I been worried about what people might think or say and failed to do what God has asked of me? How often do I allow the opinions of others or my fear to keep me from obedience? More than I would like to admit out loud.

Prayer:

Lord, please forgive me. Forgive me for my small view of you at times. Forgive me for putting the opinions of others above your opinion. Forgive me for allowing my fear to keep me from loving with you all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. You are a BIG God who loves me and gave your life in my place. You died to give me life and I want to use that life to serve and follow you! Jesus, please help enlarge my vision of you, be magnified in me. Help me to put you first, and put your opinion over the opinions of others. Help me to live for you.