Jesus told his disciples after he rose from the dead to spread the good news to the ends of the earth. They did though all of them were threatened to the point of death often. Their mouths uttered wisdom though persecuted. Their tongues spoke justice though their bodies ached. They loved Jesus and his words. Jesus’ truths were in their heart though their bodies withered. They accomplished what they were commanded, some to old age, all to death by enemies of the gospel. There is no retirement from speaking wisdom.
Supply the truth to the righteous and they will benefit. Supply the truth to the fool and they will throw it back in your face, usually violently. After teaching his disciples that they should not judge others he shockingly said, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” (Matthew 7:6) Those who oppose God, opposes God’s messenger. Jesus warns me to be selective on who I give the word of God. Jesus wants me to have discernment. Proverbs 9:8 says, “Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.” Yet here I am, a layman holding a job and spreading the truth on the internet to anyone led to read and listen. Though my body withers, here I am receiving more hostility than kindness and generosity. Here I am loving the truth and its origin.
