1 John 3:13
Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.
As a believer, you are not only a partaker in the kingdom of Jesus but also in the suffering and patience of Jesus. The suffering of Jesus is the persecution and tribulation every believer faces for believing in Jesus and for walking on the word of God.
The world refers to people who don't believe what we believe. The world hates us because we don't follow the principles and ways of this world system. We have heavenly principles and ways which we live by. Light and darkness cannot walk together. God and Satan cannot walk together. Believer and unbeliever cannot walk together. You see, Satan is the god of this world and He has established laws, principles and ways that are in direct opposition to Gods word. The Apostle Paul said we live in the world but we don't belong to it. Our lives are not governed and controlled by the world. Why did Jesus and his disciples faced such hatred from the people and the governing authorities? Because they refused to compromise and live by their standards and lifestyles. They chose a higher way, the high way of love and God's word. This resulted in much hatred and resentment from the worldly people. Jesus said to His disciples, If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as it's own but because I have chosen you out of the world, that's why the world hates you. Don't be surprised if the world hates you, Go on with Jesus, your crown awaits you.
Friend, persecution is a part of every believers life. We are partakers in the suffering of Jesus. You cannot live and walk the faith life without being persecuted. Get used to it and refuse to get distracted and refuse to give up on Jesus or on the word of God. Use persecution as a stepping stone to grow more in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and see persecution as an opportunity to manifest the love of Jesus. The world hates but we love for we are born of Love and born for love. God is love. This is your time.
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