"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you
belong to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not
belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is
why the world hates you."
- John 15:18,19
What does it cost us to be soldiers of the cross of Christ? If we bear
witness to Christ in word and deed, we shall have to stand ready to
endure some shame as the result of our testimony. Jesus said: "Blessed
are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all
manner of evil against you falsely for My sake." Paul had scars in his
body as a result of . . .
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belong to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you."
- John 15:18,19
What does it cost us to be soldiers of the cross of Christ? If we bear witness to Christ in word and deed, we shall have to stand ready to endure some shame as the result of our testimony. Jesus said: "Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake." Paul had scars in his body as a result of being a Christian. We may not receive scars through our testimony, but for true Christians there will be no "cheap cross."
Christian friends, Our task is to be channels of God's love and light, even if we are hated in return.
Some will hate you, some will love you;
Some will flatter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above you,
Trust in God and do the right.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Love in return for love is natural, but love in return for hate is supernatural.