“Canceled for Christ?”
📖 “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 it.
He said that following Him might cost you—
Popularity.
Friendships.
Even your place in familiar spaces.
People might think you’re wrong, weird, or even dangerous for believing what the Bible says.
Some might even think they’re doing something good by rejecting you.
Sound familiar?
This verse hits home in today’s culture.
Standing for truth—about sin, salvation, and Jesus being the only way—can lead to being canceled, mocked, or shut out.
But Jesus wasn’t caught off guard by this. He prepared us.
And He promises that we never walk alone.
So when rejection comes, don’t panic.
Don’t hide.
Stand.
Not in your own strength—but in His Spirit.
Think About It:
- Have you ever felt rejected or silenced for standing on biblical truth?
- How can you keep your heart soft while staying grounded in God’s Word?
Prayer:
Jesus, I want to follow You even when it’s not easy. Give me strength to stand and love to respond well. Help me not to shrink back, but to trust that You are worth it all. Amen.
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