John 15:18-19
“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.”
If the world seems to beat you up for your faith, if you have worldly struggles and sufferings; its a sure sign that its pointing you to the Christ Power with in you as your ultimate victory over and out of the situation. When going through the challenges it is not fun, it does not seem fair, but the victory is yours. If you are gathering with friends and they are struggling, turn the tables and be the encourager you would want and need if you were in their position. They may have no one else to encourage them.
There are people around you that need LOVE. God is love and what the world hates, God’s light of Love, is available to shine brightly. God’s love is not just for those doing good in the name of the Lord. The light is needed most to be used to shine on darkness to help create more light. Light is needed to help free people from the ways of the world. Encouragement is required to uplift. Judgement only condemns and there is NO condemnation in Christ Jesus.
The world would hate for you to look at the appearance of evil as undeveloped good. The world would hate for you to know you are chosen by Jesus to do great things. The world would hate for you to use your gifts to the best of your abilities. Those that discourage you are in that moment, coming from the ways of the world. The Lord is your encouragement, He choose you! Chose the heavenly love of your father! Encourage others in the heavenly LOVE of the Father as well.
THANK YOU LORD FOR CHOOSING ME! I AM SORRY I HAVE CHOSEN THE WORLD SO MANY TIMES. YET YOU HAVE CHOSEN ME OUT OF THE WORLD WITH YOUR UNFAILING LOVE!
*Meditate, pray or affirm the words in BOLD or that are highlighted! Look for short daily messages from me to spread seeds of hope, encouragement, and expansion of your mind, body and spirit daily!
Past posts in this series:
September Daily Devotional Links
October Daily Devotional Recap
November Daily Devotional Recap
December Daily Devotional Recap
January Daily Devotional Recap
February 1 - Isaiah 58:11 - The Lord Will Guide You Always
February 2 - Luke 2:46-47 - Seek Teachers And Mentors
February 3 - Ephesians 4:16 - The Body of Christ Loves & Supports
February 4 - Ephesians 5:8-9 - Pulled From Darkness Into Light
February 5- Micah 7:8 - Though I fall, I Will Rise!
February 6 - Daniel 12:3 - Shine Like The Brighteness Of Heaven
February 7- Job 16 3:4 - Use Your Words To Encourage
February 8 - Romans 1:11-12 Be Mutually Encouraged By Others Faith
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