In last Sunday’s message, my pastor talked about the importance of receiving feedback from God and others.
As we look at today’s story, the Christians in Jerusalem thought Peter needed their feedback, criticizing him for entering the home of a Gentile.
But actually, they were the ones who needed the feedback, as God was teaching them the need to share the gospel with all people.
What was their response? First silence, as they thought about what Peter had said. And then,
they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.” (Acts 11:18)
Their response reminded me of a different story.
In Mark 3, Jesus challenged the Pharisees’ way of thinking concerning the Sabbath.
Their response?
They were silent too. But theirs was a different kind of silence. They hardened their hearts, and in doing so, they both angered and grieved Jesus. (Mark 3:1-6)
How about you? What is your response to feedback?
Does Jesus rejoice at our response, or does he grieve at our hardness of heart?
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