“Misunderstood but Not Alone”
📖 “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)
Jesus didn’t sugarcoat what it means to follow Him.
He told His disciples straight up:
You’ll be pushed out.
Misjudged.
Hated.
Even attacked by people who think they’re doing the right thing.
That’s heavy—but it’s real.
And maybe you’ve already seen it:
The eye-roll when you mention church.
The isolation when you choose truth over popularity.
The awkward silence when you won’t laugh at something dirty.
But hear this: you are not alone.
Jesus was rejected too—and He gets it.
So when you feel the sting of being misunderstood, don’t retreat.
Stand firm.
Shine brighter.
Because the same Spirit who gave the disciples boldness lives in you.
Challenge Questions:
- What’s one way you’ve felt misunderstood for following Jesus?
- How can you stay faithful without becoming bitter?
Prayer:
Jesus, You never promised an easy road, but You promised to walk it with me. Help me stay strong when I’m misunderstood. Let my life reflect You even when it costs something. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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