Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for October 4, 2026

DO NOT FEAR CRITICISM

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Matthew 10:19-20

“But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.”

Additional Verses

📖 John 10:31-39; Acts 4:1-31; James 1:2-18

All His life from birth, the LORD Jesus Christ faced criticism from those in authority. Immediately following His birth, Herod sought to kill Him because he could not accept any other king to take his place, even though the kingship of Jesus Christ was completely different from all other kingships of this world. It was through the voice of the Father through a dream to Joseph that Jesus Christ as Son of Man was protected from the murderous strategy of Herod according to Matthew 2:13-23. Jesus Christ was rejected in His home town, Nazareth after teaching in their synagogue because they were astonished by His teaching. Matthew 13:54b-55 says, “Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren James and Joses, and Simon and Judas?” Jesus Christ was criticized by the Pharisees, the scribes and the Sadducees for healing the sick and raising the dead and also for declaring that He was the Son of God. They were offended as well as for declaring the forgiveness of the sins of sinners. Listen to what the chief priests and the Pharisees said when He raised Lazarus from the dead; “What shall we do? For this Man works many signs. If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation.” And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.” Despite the many criticisms, this did not at all deter Jesus Christ from accomplishing His mission of reconciling the sinner to the Father. This is why even as He was nailed to the Cross and they continued to criticize and condemn Him, Jesus Christ ignored their criticisms and instead prayed for the forgiveness of their sins. Luke 23:34 says, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” He never gave up on His enemies at all but He loved them and prayed for their salvation. You must therefore know that it is a fact that every true Ministry of the Father will face criticism. This criticism will not come from outside but from among those who claim to know God and these are the religious people. You must know that each criticism that you are subjected to for doing the work of God, is a step up the ladder towards your glory. All you need to do is to respond to criticism the way the Master, our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ responded. In order for you to have the right response always, you must be full of His Word. His Word gives you the Wisdom and Understanding of every situation as well as the shortcomings of your critics. His Word gives you the courage to stand up to any criticism. When you are full of the Word of God, there is no room for fear in you. All you will do is to count it all joy when you face diverse tests because you will always know that all these battles were won for you a long time ago when Jesus Christ suffered, died and rose from the dead. John 16:33 says, “These things l have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, l have overcome the world.” You should therefore never be discouraged, or disadvantaged by any one or any situation because you are a victor and more than a conqueror in this world and your enemy the devil knows this very well. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear LORD Jesus Christ, I thank You for strengthening me and encouraging me not to fear anything because You are greater than the world. Even if people criticize me for You, I will not be moved. Thank You LORD Jesus Christ. Amen.