26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.” (Matthew 10:26–27 (ESV)
Jesus stressed the importance of being fearless when facing harassment and persecution as a believer in Christ. He said to the Twelve Apostles to not be apprehensive or anxious about any situation or event they encountered when sharing the Gospel.
The Lord explained to the twelve that the reason they did not need to fear. It was because He would also be harassed and persecuted.
“Nothing would be done to his followers that had not been done to the Master, but his triumph is sure, and so is theirs. For adds a reason; none of the things people do in secret will remain secret. The plots of the Jewish hierarchy against Jesus (and of all their enemies against the disciples) are in secret, and thus the evil may be made to appear to be the good. But this is temporary. In the end everything will become public. Publicity is an advantage to the good, but it makes things harder for the evil, whose ways must be concealed if they are to be successful. Let the disciples, then, not be afraid but preach openly the things Jesus has committed to them,” explains commentator Leon Morris.
Instead, Jesus instructed His men to be bold in proclaiming the good news of salvation. They were to herald the Gospel publicly and fervently. They did not need to fear.
“John Knox, the great Reformer of Scotland, is often remembered as something akin to a biblical prophet born out of time-strong and brash, thundering in righteous might. In truth, he was “low in stature, and of a weakly constitution,” a small man who was often sickly and afflicted with doubts and fears,” explains author Douglass Bond in his book, The Mighty Weakness of John Knox.
“Knox did indeed accomplish herculean tasks, but not because he was strong and resolute in himself. Rather, he was greatly used because he was submissive to God; therefore, God strengthened him. That strength was displayed as Knox endured persecution and exile, faced down the wrath of mighty monarchs, and prayed, preached, and wrote with no fear of man, but only a desire to manifest the glory of God and to please Him.”
Are you a person or fear or faith? Let us resolved to be captivated by an insatiable desire to glorify God; even in the midst of harassment and persecution. Have a God honoring day.
Soli deo Gloria!
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