Text: John 15:18-27
Key Verse: But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled
that is written in their law, they hated me without a cause (John 15:25)
The service of God Almighty
demands cross-bearing. And in this solemn address to His disciples, Jesus made
it clear that temptations, trials and persecution would attend our sojourn on
earth. He pointed out to them that they needed not the applause of men,
stressing that since He was hated of the world, they would also be hated.
He made it clear that if they
could so treat Him despitefully, the disciples must be prepared for more
humiliation. Although He came to the world and rendered selfless service to
humanity, the world still hated Him without a cause.
From the above text, being a
Christian exposes one to attacks from haters of the Gospel. Believers who are
not aware of the manipulations of the devil often misinterpret the source of
their problems. God may allow a believer to pass through some trials in the
hands of the evil men. It is not a sign of weakness or as though God cannot
deliver His own. The believer ought to know that “we must through much
tribulation enter into the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22).”
Believers are to count the cost
of their determination to serve the Lord. Following Christ is fraught with
challenges, but with courage and determination, we shall make it to the end.
Whatever trials we may be passing through; whatever afflictions and
persecutions we may be experiencing, we must realize that our Redeemer and
Captain also suffered.
Moreover, in times of adversity,
we must not give in to self-pity and regret. We must commit all things to God
who judges righteously. All we need to do is to keep praying, trusting and
believing that He who keeps us never sleeps or slumbers.
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