Category: Women’s Devotionals

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.

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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?
  

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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.

“You Also Will Bear Witness”

📖 “And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.”
—John 15:27 (NKJV)

Jesus reminds His disciples that their closeness to Him was not only for their personal transformation—it was also for their public testimony.

They had been with Him.
They had heard, seen, touched, and followed the Word made flesh.
And now—they would bear witness.

You may not have walked the dusty roads of Galilee or sat on the Mount of Olives, but if you are in Christ, you know Him—and that makes you a witness too.

You don’t need a theology degree or a massive platform to testify.

Your everyday moments—when you forgive quickly, speak truth gently, or comfort someone with Scripture—are a testimony to the One who has walked with you.

Don’t underestimate what your life is saying about Jesus.

Because if the Holy Spirit lives in you, then you don’t walk alone…
and your story isn’t small.

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Reflection Questions:

• What has being with Jesus taught you personally?
  
• Who might need to hear your testimony this week?
  

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Prayer:
Lord, thank You for allowing me to walk with You and know You. Let my life reflect You in word and action. Give me boldness to bear witness—so that others may know You too. Amen.

“They Will Testify of Me”

📖 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.”
—John 15:26 (NKJV)

When the noise of this world rises up and the name of Jesus is mocked or forgotten, there remains a faithful witness who never grows silent:
The Holy Spirit.

Jesus promised that the Spirit would come—and testify.
Not just whisper, not just remind… but testify.

That means the Spirit speaks boldly and clearly about Christ, from within us and through us.
He points to the Son, always.

And that means you, dear sister in Christ, have been given a Helper who lives within you—one who emboldens, teaches, reminds, and strengthens you to do what you could never do alone.

When your heart is weary and your words feel weak,
He is strong.

When fear tempts you to stay silent,
He empowers you to speak truth in love.

The Spirit doesn’t point us to ourselves—He points us to Jesus.
And in doing so, we learn to point others to Him, too.

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Reflection Questions:

• How has the Holy Spirit helped you bear witness to Jesus in your life?
  
• Are you listening to His voice or resisting His prompting?
  

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Prayer:
Holy Spirit, thank You for testifying of Christ and living in me. Help me to yield to Your leading, to open my mouth when You prompt me, and to honor Jesus with my life. May others see Him through me. Amen.

“They Hated Me Without a Cause”

📖 “But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’”
—John 15:25 (NKJV)

There’s a certain sting in being disliked unfairly.
Especially when your heart is pure. When your words are careful. When your motive is love.

And yet, that’s exactly what Jesus endured.

They hated Him—without cause.

No wrongdoing. No offense. Just His presence… His truth… His holiness.

For the faithful woman of God, this reality becomes familiar. You may be judged harshly for your biblical convictions. Dismissed as narrow for honoring God’s Word. Called out for standing firm in grace and truth.

But take heart—you are not being treated differently than your Lord.

His life fulfilled what was written long before: They hated Me without a cause.

And still… He loved.

Still… He gave.

Still… He endured.

So can you.
Through the power of the Spirit, you can keep shining—even when it costs.

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Reflection Questions:

• Have you ever been unfairly judged or hated because of your faith?
  
• How does Jesus’ example encourage you to respond?
  

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Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for showing me how to walk through rejection. When I am misunderstood or opposed, help me remember that You endured it first—without sin, without bitterness, and without backing down. Help me love like You. Amen.

“A Servant Is Not Greater Than Her Master”

📖 “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
—John 15:20a (NKJV)

There’s a strange comfort in Jesus’ words here—He never promised ease, but He did promise understanding.

When you feel misunderstood for your faith,
When obedience costs you friendships, opportunities, or peace,
When your convictions are mocked,
You are not alone.

Jesus walked this road before you.

He was slandered, hated, misunderstood, rejected… and He never sinned.

If He was treated this way, why would His followers be immune?

You are not greater than your Master—but you are held by Him.
You are not stronger—but you are sustained by His strength.

Following Christ means embracing this: the way of the cross precedes the crown.
But the One who walked before you now walks with you.

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Reflection Questions:

• What persecutions (large or small) have you faced for following Jesus?
  
• How does knowing Jesus faced the same help you endure?
  

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Prayer:
Lord, remind me that I am not greater than You. If You were rejected, I shouldn’t be surprised when I am too. Help me endure with grace, truth, and courage—just like You did. Amen.

“Chosen Out of the World”

📖 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
—John 15:19 (NKJV)

There’s a quiet kind of loneliness that comes with following Christ in a world that does not.

You walk differently.
You think differently.
You choose purity, truth, and love—and sometimes that sets you apart in uncomfortable ways.

But Jesus reminds you why:
“I chose you out of the world.”

You don’t belong to the world anymore.
You were called out of darkness into His marvelous light.
And that calling will, at times, come with opposition.

But it also comes with identity, purpose, and eternal belonging.

Sisters, you were not meant to blend in—you were meant to reflect Christ.

Let your light shine even when the world would rather you stay hidden.

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Reflection Questions:

• Have you felt pressure to fit into worldly patterns or values?
  
• What does it mean to live as one “chosen out of the world”?
  

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Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for calling me out of the world and into Your Kingdom. Strengthen me to walk boldly, love deeply, and reflect You even when the world rejects me. Amen.

“The World Hated Me Before It Hated You”

📖 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”
—John 15:18 (NKJV)

Being disliked or misunderstood is never comfortable—especially when you’re trying to walk in love, speak truth, and live in obedience.

But Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat the reality:
“If the world hates you, know that it hated Me first.”

The same world that rejected Christ will resist His likeness in you.
Your life—centered in truth, marked by grace, and led by the Spirit—is a contrast to the world’s darkness. And darkness doesn’t welcome the light.

But don’t lose heart.
Jesus was rejected, mocked, betrayed—and He remained faithful.
So can you.

You were never called to be accepted by the world.
You were called to follow the One who overcame it.

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Reflection Questions:

• Have you experienced rejection or resistance because of your faith?
  
• How can you respond in a Christlike way when you are misunderstood?
  

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Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me to remember that being rejected by the world is not failure—it’s often confirmation that I belong to You. Give me grace to endure and love well, even when it’s hard. Amen.

“Whatever You Ask in My Name”

📖 “…that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
—John 15:16b (NKJV)

Prayer is not wishful thinking. It’s not a ritual.
It’s relationship—rooted in being chosen by Christ and aligned with His purpose.

When Jesus says, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name,” He’s not offering a blank check.
He’s inviting you into intimacy—to ask in line with His will, not your wants.

That means you can pray boldly for what God desires:
– For your children to walk in truth
– For your life to bear eternal fruit
– For strength to endure and love deeply
– For wisdom that honors Him

You are chosen. Appointed. And heard.

Don’t shrink back. Step forward.
The Father loves when His daughters pray in the name of His Son.

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Reflection Questions:

• What prayers have you stopped praying because you forgot your position in Christ?
  
• What would change if you prayed in His name, aligned with His heart?
  

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Prayer:
Father, thank You that I can come to You in Jesus’ name. Help me pray according to Your will and trust that You hear me. Shape my heart so my prayers reflect Your desires. Amen.

“You Did Not Choose Me”

📖 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”
—John 15:16a (NKJV)

You didn’t stumble into faith.
You weren’t overlooked or randomly invited.
You were chosen—by the Son of God.

And not just chosen to believe, but appointed to bear fruit—lasting, eternal fruit.

In a world that constantly questions your worth, Jesus gives you a calling:
Walk with Me. Abide in Me. Reflect Me.

This isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender.
Jesus picked you for a purpose.
He intends to make your life fruitful—not flashy, not fake, but full of the kind of fruit that brings glory to the Father.

Even your unseen faithfulness matters.
Even the small steps of obedience count.
Because He chose you.

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Reflection Questions:

• Do you see your life as chosen and appointed by Jesus?
  
• What kind of fruit is being cultivated in your daily walk?
  

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Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing me. Help me walk in the purpose You’ve given, bearing fruit that glorifies You. Keep me rooted in You today. Amen.

“You Are My Friends”

📖 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.”
—John 15:14 (NKJV)

The thought is almost too intimate to imagine:
Jesus calls you His friend.

Not just His servant. Not merely His follower. But His friend—if you walk in obedience to His Word.

That’s not a burdensome demand. It’s a loving invitation.
Because obedience flows out of love—not fear, not religion, not performance. Just love.

When you live in surrendered obedience, you don’t lose yourself—you find Him. You experience fellowship, peace, and joy that can’t be shaken.

Jesus doesn’t call everyone His friend—but those who abide and obey? He draws near to them in the sweetest intimacy.

He laid down His life for you. Will you walk with Him in obedience today?

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Reflection Questions:

• In what ways have you treated Jesus more like a distant king than a personal friend?
  
• What is one area where you can walk in loving obedience today?
  

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Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for calling me Your friend. Help me walk in Your Word—not to earn Your love, but because I already have it. Draw me closer as I obey. Amen.