Day 32 — “They Will Put You Out…”
📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.”
—John 16:2 (NKJV)
This is one of the most sobering promises Jesus ever gave—not just persecution, but persecution in the name of God.
Jesus was preparing His followers for rejection—not just by the world, but by those who thought they were serving God.
It wasn’t just the Romans who opposed the early Christians; it was the religious elite, their own people, even their families.
There is pain in being misunderstood—especially when you’re walking in truth.
But Jesus warned us: if the world rejected Him, it will reject those who are His.
Yet we are not without comfort, and we are not without purpose.
When we are rejected for Christ’s sake, we are blessed (Matthew 5:10–12).
We are refined. Strengthened. Anchored.
And most of all—we are never alone.
Reflection Questions:
- Have you ever been misunderstood or rejected for your faith?
- How can you respond with truth and grace, even when it’s hard?
Prayer:
Lord, give me strength when I face rejection for Your Name. Let me not fear what man can do, but rejoice that I belong to You. Teach me to walk in love, even when I am misunderstood. Amen.
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