Daily lesson for October 29, 2014

Daily lesson for October 29, 2014:

45 One of the lawyers answered him, “Teacher, in saying these things you insult us also.” 46 And he said, “Woe to you lawyers also!”

Jesus had a remarkable way of speaking truth to people while remaining free from their hostile response. Most of us are afraid to tell the truth to each other for fear of disapproval. We end up being held hostage by others' emotions and so for fear of rejection we remain silent. Instead of speaking our truth we avoid, hoping that God will work some miracle to resolve the situation without our having to do anything about it.

Let me tell you something you already know: God isn't in that kind of miracle business.

We need to speak our truth, speak it kindly and with love, and speak it plainly and without equivocation. How people respond to what we say is really on them and not on us.