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January 19, 2026 Paid subscribers

When Obedience Disappoints

Why Jesus Refused to Become Who People Needed Him to Be

“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.”
Proverbs 29:25

We often assume that following God will mainly provoke opposition from enemies.
What we are far less prepared for is how often it disappoints the people we love most.

Jesus was not only criticized by religious leaders and skeptics. He was questioned, misunderstood, and implicitly accused of absence or neglect by His friends—by people who trusted Him, followed Him, and believed in Him.

And He did not resolve that disappointment by becoming who they expected Him to be.

“If You Had Been Here…” — Disappointment as a Cry of Love

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