The Character of Jesus - PROTECTIVE REPUTATION

Read Mark 14:1-2.

"...for they were saying, 'Not during the festival, lest there be a riot of the people.'" (v. 2)

Jesus was popular with the people--and this popularity protected Him. The "people" knew that He was a man of God and only came to serve. This threatened the religious leaders, but drew the common man to Him.

I need to have such a reputation--that the common people with no agenda see that my motives are pure and I am genuine. Lord, make me so!

(2/1/99)