Leading up to the unpardonable sin

"As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!”
34But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons.”

                                                               Matthew 9:32-34   NKJV

Whatever Jesus did, there was always someone who would speak against Him. Now, whereas, we would find this incredibly difficult to handle, Jesus took it all in His stride. 

He didn't react to this one. However, a time was soon coming when He would and the seriousness of this would be life-changing. We'll come back to this point in a moment.

If you stand on a street corner and preach about Jesus, you will probably be arrested. Some preachers have been, but, it hasn't stopped them. Yet if you stand there and speak about another topic, you will probably be left alone. There appears to be a prejudice about Christian activities in the world today. I believe it comes in the form of spiritual attack. The devil doesn't want God's Word getting out to people because they might be saved. Therefore, he will try and block every entry route. 

This was what he was doing here that day. Jesus had just healed a man who was mute. When the man opened his mouth, he was able to talk and the place erupted at such a miracle. However, the Pharisees, forever watching for things to blame Jesus with, had the audacity to say 'He casts out demons by the ruler of the demons'. As we've seen earlier, Jesus didn't respond but, on the next occasion He did: 

“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come'.  Matthew 12:31-32.

We have enemies just the same as Jesus had when He walked the streets. If they ridiculed Him and blasphemed Him they will do the same to us. And this may be our own family or perhaps our friends. Learn to cope with it and rise above the accusations. They are attacking God's Word not ours. We are just the messenger. Sometimes postman get bitten by a dog, it's a similar analogy.

The people that hit out at us are in fear. The devil has gripped them into seeking out God's truth and dampening it down. But we have a job to do, so let's do it with no fear just boldness. We are on a mission and soldiers get shot at so, watch out for the arrows!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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