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Jesus Knew Disciples Would Be Hated By The World

Jesus knew carrying His mission forward in the world would not be easy. He was hated by the world. He knew that the disciples would be hated by the world. 

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged 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)

He knew that the world would hate them partially because they would be associated with the one the world hated (Jesus). But he also knew they would be hated because as they grew in love, obedience, and fruitfulness, they would have the same effect on the world as him.

But Jesus says be bold - be courageous - for the Spirit will be with you, “He (the Spirit) will testify about me. And you must also testify.." (John 15:26-27)

Take comfort in knowing that the type of people Jesus has called us to be, the type of people He showed us how to be, the type of people that change the world, the type of people that help push His Kingdom forward, are the ones that the world hates. Jesus isn’t calling us to be liked by the world. He is calling us to love Him at all costs. To follow Him at all cost. To continue His mission at all costs.

When you realize that the Word of God is also a love letter.