WHY THE WORLD HATES YOU Tuesday December 15, 2015
Text: John 15:18 – 25 Memory verse: v 19
When
we, Christians are hated by the world as our Master was, it should not cause us
to fear, and rather it should strengthen and encourage us. Here Christ spoke
concerning hatred, which is the character of the devil's kingdom, as love is of
the kingdom of Christ. The world will hate us because we are not of the world
(15:19) and our words, tempers, actions, are quite opposite to theirs. There is
no resemblance. The world will love their own and hate what does not belong to
them.
Does
it baffle you when you see the world turning against you? It shouldn’t baffle
you because you are light and they represent darkness that hates light. They
hate Christians because their presence reproves their deeds. Do you weep over
neglect and abuse you suffer in your neighbourhood, school, office, market,
etc? Cheer up! They did it to Jesus; ours will not be an exception. However,
know that God will always fight for His own people.
Food for Thought: Knowledge of our status as foreigners here on earth helps
us to live well among those who hate us in this world
Prayer: God, let not the hatred of the world against me weaken my spirit.
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