Matthew 21:14-17 (NIV)
The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant.
“Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him.
“Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read,
“‘From the lips of children and infants
you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?”
And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.
Reflect
As opposition grows, Jesus continues to teach—boldly, clearly, and without compromise. He speaks truth even when it provokes resistance.
Truth is often uncomfortable. It exposes what we would rather ignore. Yet Jesus does not soften His message to gain approval. He speaks because truth leads to life.
Consider
Where might you be avoiding truth—in your relationships, your decisions, your faith? Ask for the courage not just to hear truth, but to live it.
Pray
Lord of truth,
Give me courage to hear and follow Your words.
Even when truth is difficult, help me to receive it with humility.
Shape my life by what is right and good.
Amen.
