Mark 5:2-7, “When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”

It is amazing how people come from all around just to spectate, rather than to support. Secretly, they pick apart the wondrous work that God is doing before their eyes.

Rather the see or recognize God at work, they choose to wallow in their self-centered and selfishness. They see the person and not the God inside of the person. We also call this a carnal mind. It is not subject to the laws of Christ, and neither indeed can it comprehend his works (Romans 8:7).

It makes no sense trying to reason with a carnal minded person. Unless God work on their heart and reveal himself to them, they will never see in the spirit. So don’t allow their view of you matter to the point where you think about stopping what God has called you to. Pray for them and keep it moving.

We can take comfort in the fact that if they did it in Jesus’ day, they are certainly going to do it now. He overcame and so can we though his power that rests and abides in us.

Some people will never see you beyond your history. They will always judge you accordingly. But you must take Jesus’ example. Walk in discernment, know those who labor among you, so you are not caught unawares. But don’t allow them to thwart the plan and move of God.

There will always be haters around you. But The light of God will always illuminate so you know who they are.

***PSA announcement – sometimes, they are the very people who you hold close or in high esteem. Jealously and envy is known to strike in the places you fail to expect. We must always walk in discernment!

The work of God must go on, without fail. There is never any excuse that is good enough to explain why you stopped doing God’s work. We serve a God who endured Calvary’s cross. A God who kept his promises, who has never left or forsaken us. What excuse could you possibly offer?

Repent and keep it moving. There are always haters, but God has made us to always triumph. So it does not even matter who is around you. We are designed to walk through the valley of the shadow of death – without fear, for God is with us.

Stay encouraged and have a blessed day!