Sharing Truth Through Adversity

Oh, what a time we’re living in as believers in this world.

I’m tempted to say things have never been like this before, but Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” So if nothing is new to God, then nothing we are facing is beyond His ability to work for our good and His glory.

So what is our part in it, especially when it comes to speaking and writing what He has placed on our hearts?

I believe it begins simply. Matthew 22:37–39 calls us to love God with our whole being and to love people in a way that reflects Him. That must remain the foundation of anything we say or write. We are not called to impress people, win arguments, or build platforms for ourselves.

But then there’s adversity.

It comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s spiritual. Sometimes it comes through people or circumstances that push back against what we are sharing. And sometimes it rises from within us. If I’m being honest, the hardest part isn’t always the resistance around me, but the wrestling within me when fear and doubt start to take hold.

Fear shows up in very real ways. We hesitate because we don’t want to be misunderstood, disliked, unfollowed, or talked about. Those concerns can shape what we say or keep us from saying anything at all.

Not long ago, I felt God pressing me on this issue, so I decided to start what I jokingly call my “I Do Not Care Club,” and this one has nothing to do with hormones (if you know, you know). Galatians 1:10 helped me focus by asking whether we are seeking the approval of people or of God. I’ve settled on the truth that this life is temporary, and the only One I’m living to please is the Creator.

And when discomfort, rejection, or criticism comes… let’s be real. It’s not the cross.

There have been many times I felt God clearly prompting me to write something difficult, but I just sat there staring at the screen, already worried about how it might be received. But what I’ve learned is that delayed obedience often feels heavier than stepping out in faith, because the weight of knowing you were supposed to speak doesn’t go away until you do.

Doubt often comes right behind fear. We question whether we are the right person, whether we heard God correctly, and whether any of it will make a difference. But 2 Corinthians 3:5 is clear.  “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”

How to Share Through Adversity

1. Recognize that our competence comes from God, not from how polished our words are or how people receive them. 

He has gifted each of us for exactly what He has called us to. Stay in that lane. When you walk in who God created you to be, fear and doubt lose their power.

2. Understand what it means to “fight” to share God’s truth, because it doesn’t look like arguing, attacking, or proving a point.

2 Timothy 2:24–25 is clear that the Lord’s servant must be kind, patient, and able to teach with gentleness. Truth and love should always be held together.

3. Confirm that what you share is God’s truth. 

It’s easy to mix in our own opinions, preferences, or interpretations, but 2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us that Scripture is God-breathed and our standard for teaching and correction. When we stay rooted in His Word, it protects both us and those who are listening.

We live in a place where voices are loud and opinions run rampant. Staying close to God is where we find clarity. Love Him. Love people. Speak truth with humility and confidence. Trust Him to do what only He can do with what you share.

Question: Which tends to be the bigger obstacle for you when God prompts you to speak or write—fear of how others will respond, or doubt that you’re the right person to say it? How do you fight that battle? 

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