John 15:18-If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world, since I chose you out of the world, the world therefore hates you.
20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My words, they will keep yours also.21 But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates Me hates My Father also. 24 If I had not performed among them the works which no one else did, they would have no sin. But now have they seen and hated both My Father and Me.
25 But that the word which is written in their law might be fulfilled, ‘They hated Me without a cause.'
Hate- "miseo" in greek. It means "I hate, detest, love less, esteem less. to renounce one choice in favor of another."
Jesus declares, "if the world hates you, know that it hated Him first. "
Jesus said "Christians will have hurtful things done to them because we are identified with Him. Jesus also said "this hatred will come from those who do not know God the Father who sent Him."
Hated by those who oppose Christ? Expect it!!! If you follow Jesus Christ, you will be hated. That’s right: HATED! Whether you like it or not, the Bible is clear that Christians will be hated and rejected by those who do not know God.
Herods are still alive today! They are not portraying to be kings, but they are disguise as normal everyday people.
Hated by the world? Marvel not! Do not take it personal. im.
People of God, keep the faith and stay in the race, knowing that your labor is not in vain.
God bless you all on today! Thank you for enjoying the ride with Jesus here on today!
Min. Aiken