Good morning! How are we faithing? It really amazes me but doesn't surprise me that the world hates believers in Jesus the Christ. Yes there have been some who perverted the faith in Messiah but the message of faith, grace and love has remained throughout the ages. When people see Jesus in us and not our "church" or our "religion" they recognize truth. They may not desire to learn more but a true walk with God will be recognized and thusly, that group or that person will endure criticism and persecution because darkness cannot be where light is. Remember this; those of you who are thinking you must improve or get better before you come to Jesus, you don't get rid of the darkness before you turn on a light do you? The light removes the darkness. Think about that.

John 16:1-3
 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
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John 12:42-43
Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
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Matthew 24:8-9
"Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name.
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2 Timothy 3:12
And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
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1 John 3:13
Do not marvel, brethren, if the world hates you.
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Heavenly Father,
   Thank you Lord for your grace and love, even for wretch's like me. Lord we lift your name higher than anything else and praise you. Help us be courageous and alert when we are attacked. Help us remain grounded in your Word and in your love. Help us know your grace is all we need. Thank you for allowing us to be your servants and help us see truth in everything we do. In Jesus holy name we pray...