Today's Reading:
John 15:18-19
2Timothy 3:12
1John3:13
"Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hates you.” (1 John 3:13 KJV)
Where two or more people are gathered, an organization is formed. In such situations, there is bound to be an interaction which may be attended by love, rejection, malice, anger, hatred, and so on, and of all these and more, hatred takes centre stage.
To hate is to persecute, recent, oppose, go against, work against, spread rumour against. This hatred goes across the whole strata of life, even in the church of God. No wonder Jesus said in John 15:18 "If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you”. As a child of God, you can be hated for knowing God, attacked by foundational idol power, because of your hatred for things of the world and chosen God's way, because you plan to make progress in life, because of God's blessings and favour upon your life. But in all, Jesus has given us as children of God that no matter what, has overcome the world for us. It is now left for us, not to pay evil for evil, and never give a place for the devil so that the hatred will not have any adverse effect on our relationship with our God.
ABIODUN GEORGE
To surrender your life to Christ, say this prayer aloud: Father, thank you for Jesus Christ. Forgive my sins, take control of my heart and lead me in your righteous path by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You Lord”.
If you said the prayer, Congratulations! Prayerfully look for a living church and report to the resident reverend, pastor or priest.
Prayer:
The blood of Jesus cleanses away every mark of hatred from my life in the name of Jesus.
Foundational power aggravating hatred against my life, die in the name of Jesus.
Love of God swallows me up in the name of Jesus.
Oh God arise and let your genuine love manifest among brethren in the name of Jesus.
Agenda of hatred for Christian homes die by fire in the name of Jesus.
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