Luke 10:12-16 — “He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me…” These were Jesus’ final words before sending out the seventy disciples into Galilee to preach the Gospel. They contain a truth that would cause them to be careful in their proclamation and also give them great encouragement.
This truth applies to Jesus’ disciples today in exactly the same way. If we are His representatives then we better do a good job! If a disciple of Jesus speaks to us then we better listen! When we are persecuted or suffer unjust criticism we can rest in the knowledge that ultimately it’s directed at Him and He is well able to handle it.