12 people initially followed Jesus. Then it was 5,000 and then the multitude. In the age of Twitter, that's equivalent to someone having more than 1M followers. The question that has always pricked my mind is - where were those multitude of followers when he was being tried?
My guess is that, some went into hiding but many were also part of those chanting "crucify him, crucify him".
The lesson here is obvious. When you look at your SM following, never think that all those people have your best interest at heart. Understand that while there are a...
The lesson here is obvious. When you look at your SM following, never think that all those people have your best interest at heart. Understand that while there are a...
....few who genuinely love you and will stick with you no matter what, there are others who are only following just so as to have a front row seat to shout "crucify him", at the time of your life trial's. They may call you master or teacher, but secretly, they're hoping you slip.
They are hoping that one day, "your day will come" & your faultless profile will be dented or stained by an infraction, a crime or a moral failure. Like Jesus did, know them, but don't waste your time focusing on them. Rather concentrate on your company and invest heavily in them
Jesus had the crowd, but he had his company. His company was the 12 disciples and to them he focused his lessons and energy. Even among the 12 he drew 3 closer (Peter, James and John). But don't forget that it was indeed one among the 12 that betrayed him even as one doubted him.
Know this and you'll not be surprised when people you thought were in your corner turn out not to be. Know this so that "when" your time comes" (and it will come because that is the nature of life), you will be prepared. Know this so you can invest more time with those who matter
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