Solid Joys Daily Devotional Two Kinds of Opposition to Jesus
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Dec 9, 2025 Exploring the theme of opposition to Jesus, the discussion highlights how worship can provoke reactions. It categorizes those who reject Christ into indifferent leaders and hostile figures like Herod. The contrast between Herod's fear and the passivity of religious leaders reveals modern challenges Christians face—both indifference and hostility. As the Christmas season approaches, listeners are encouraged to reflect on what it truly means to worship and follow the Messiah, and the costs associated with that devotion.
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Silence As Spiritual Indifference
- John Piper observes that many leaders simply treat Jesus as a non-entity and do nothing about him.
- Their silence and inactivity amid the Messiah's arrival reveal staggering indifference.
Leaders Who Return To Business As Usual
- Matthew's story shows chief priests and scribes informing Herod where the Messiah would be born and then returning to business as usual.
- Their example illustrates a real-world case of religious leaders unmoved by extraordinary news.
Fear That Turns Into Hostility
- Piper contrasts indifference with active hostility, embodied by Herod's fear and violent plotting.
- Hostility leads to schemes, lies, and even mass murder to eliminate perceived threats to power.
