The Uncomfortable Truth of Following Jesus
A Life of Rejection
When we decide to follow Jesus, we must be prepared to face the same kind of treatment He received during His time on Earth. Unfortunately, it’s not a pretty picture. Our Lord was despised, rejected, and familiar with suffering. He was forced to live outside the camp, bearing the weight of the cross, and finding no comfort or rest in this world. In fact, He was crucified by the very people He came to save.
The World’s Response to Holiness
If we’re honest with ourselves, we must admit that the world will not admire us or treat us peacefully simply because we’re holy and Christ-like. On the contrary, the more we resemble our Savior, the more we can expect to be hated by His enemies. It’s a sobering thought, but if we were more like Christ, we would be more hated by those who reject Him.
A Troubling Omen
It’s a disturbing sign when the wicked world applauds and praises us as Christians. We may need to examine our character and wonder if we’ve been doing something wrong when the unrighteous offer us their admiration. Shouldn’t we be concerned when the world, which scorns and rejects Jesus, tries to exalt us?
True Loyalty
Let us remain faithful to our Master and refuse to seek honor from a blind and depraved world that rejected Him. It would be a shameful dishonor for a child of God to be the world’s favorite. Instead, let us accept the rejection and persecution that comes with following Jesus, just as He accepted the crown of thorns.
A Call to Authenticity
We must be true to our Master, even if it means facing opposition and hatred from the world. We cannot afford to compromise our values and principles to gain the world’s approval. As followers of Jesus, we must be prepared to walk in His footsteps, even when it’s difficult and uncomfortable. Only then can we truly say that we’re living a life that honors our Lord and Savior.
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