Monday December 16, 2024

Matthew 21:23-27

Jesus had gone into the Temple and was teaching, when the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him and said, ‘What authority have you for acting like this? And who gave you this authority?’

It did not take long for me to realize it. In fact within the first week of being in the 4th Division, I knew in my bones that one of the police officers was destined for greatness. He was not even a year old as a police officer. I went to the 7th Division and there was a young man who had just left the academy. He was still riding with another officer and I knew he is destined for the Chief’s office in the future. Sometimes you just know. Sometimes you pick up on things. Then you make a choice whether to help that person or be jealous of them.

The Pharisees could tell, they felt the fire in Jesus and instead of choosing to help him, they became the opposition. Did you know that there people who are in your life who see your potential? Some will help you others will make your life hell.

Give your power to the right people. As for the haters, do what Jesus did. He did not answer their question. Nope, he did not give them power over him.