Courage – The Courage to Speak the Truth (365/277)
Have you ever spoken the truth, only to face rejection or opposition?
“Then Baruch read from the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD, … in the hearing of all the people” (Jeremiah 36:10)
The Bible in Jeremiah 36 introduces us to Baruch, Jeremiah’s scribe (v4-5). While Jeremiah received and proclaimed God's messages, Baruch faithfully recorded them. When Jeremiah was forbidden from entering the temple, Baruch went in his place and publicly read the scroll containing the Lord’s warnings to the people (v5-8). It took courage for him to proclaim the truth in a hostile environment. The officials questioned him, and King Jehoiakim cut the scroll into pieces and threw it into the fire, deliberately destroying God’s words. But God's message could not be silenced; He instructed Jeremiah to rewrite the scroll (v28).
Baruch was more than a secretary. He courageously persevered, speaking the truth, knowing his task was to faithfully deliver God’s message, not ensure its acceptance.
Jesus faithfully spoke the Father’s words despite opposition and remained true to His mission, even to the cross (John 12:49–50; Hebrews 12:2). We as His followers are also called to remain faithful to speak God's truth, even when it is rejected.
Pause and Ponder
Have you ever held back from speaking the truth because you feared rejection or criticism?
How do you respond when your efforts to do what is right are dismissed or opposed?
Is there an area where God is calling you to remain faithful, even when you see little response?
May we have the courage to keep speaking and living God’s truth, regardless of the response.
Lord, give me courage to speak Your truth with grace and remain faithful despite opposition. May my words and life honour You. Amen.
Extended Reading: Jeremiah 36
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