30d • Daily Devotional
When the World Hates You - Be a Charlie Kirk
“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.” (John 15:18–19, NIV)
Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat discipleship. He tells us plainly: following Him will make us stand out, and sometimes that means standing against the values of the world. Hatred isn’t something we seek, but it can be the result of living for Christ in a culture that rejects Him.
Why does this happen? Because Jesus has chosen us out of the world. Our priorities, values, and identity no longer align with the systems of pride, selfishness, and sin. Light naturally exposes darkness, and darkness resists exposure.
But here’s the encouragement: being hated for Christ’s sake is a reminder that we belong to Him. We are not rejected because we are worthless, but because we are His. That rejection is, in fact, confirmation of adoption.
Don’t be discouraged when opposition comes. Instead, remember that the One who was hated first also overcame—and He calls us into His victory.
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When the World Hates You - Be a Charlie Kirk
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