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Scripture: John 15:18-16:4
Focus verse: “Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘ No
servant is greater than his master’. If they persecuted me, they will persecute
you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.”John 15:20
(NIV)
“What is
the Master saying?”
“He
speaks of people being persecuted because he chose us from the world. Why?”
“They
hated him without reason? Who would do that?”
The
disciples are hearing things they don’t understand. They hear him speak of
hatred, persecution, shunning and killing of those who believe in Him.
Questions arise in the disciples’ minds. Jesus’ words pierced their hearts,
bringing grief to the forefront.
In our
21st Century world, we should look closely at these words and ask
the Holy Spirit to enlighten and strengthen us.
Back just before the Super Bowl, I read where an automobile
company would have a a commercial about their product. What I read offended me.
The message I received from that company was, “We cater to the young. We think
older people (read senior citizens) are not the people we want purchasing our
cars.” My original thought was: When did older people become personae non
grata? As I read this scripture, I understand why businesses do not treat older
people with the respect they deserve. They don’t look at the people as who they
are but for what those people can give. (Please forgive my rant.)
I think there is more persecution of Christians in other nations than here in the U.S. but we've seen some in recent years.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right; we "older" folks pay our bills on time, so that car company is stupid to cater to the young! I'm ranting with you!
I am afraid we will see more and more of persecution as time goes on. I am thankful that God has allowed me to become "older". He hears all my times of being cantankerous as I advance into old age. Blessings to you and yours.
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