You have probably heard the expression: “like water off a ducks back”? People use this to refer to hurtful words and the treatment we sometimes receive from others. With a brave face we will often say, ah, that didn’t hurt me; I just brushed it off: “like water off a ducks back. When ducks get out of water you notice that the water never penetrates their feathers, it just slides right off. 

As Christians, what should be our defense when things come against us? Well, first and foremost we need to know who we are in Christ. If we are secure in that relationship then: “no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper” (Isa 54:17). You need to search the word and see who you are and what you have in Christ. The bible says that in him you are more than a conqueror (Rom 8:37), you are a son or daughter of God (Gal 3:26), nothing can separate you from God’s love (Ro 8:39), you can do all things in God’s strength (Phil 4:13) and all God’s promises are yes and amen (2 Cor: 20).

Jesus was so confident in his relationship with his heavenly Father that he could wash his disciple’s feet (John13:3-15). He could deal with the opposition and hatred of the leaders he confronted and: “for the joy that was set before him”, could go to the cross (Heb 12:2). Paul in all His persecution and suffering could say: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Phil 4:13). Look to Jesus (Heb 12:2) and all the buffeting and opposition will not penetrate you but will just slide away: “like water off a ducks back”.

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