432nd Post Jesus Predictions Persecution of His Followers New Section - My Comments.

We will be looking at a new section of the Words of Jesus that Predicts the Persecution of His followers. Jesus told us from the beginning that if we follow Him we will be persecuted just like He was. Unfortunately, we try to play down this truth. Jesus taught us how to be in the world, but not a part of it. It is this change in our behavior, that causes friction between us and the rest of the world. When we are living for the world, doing as it likes; things go better for you. The world does not pick on its own. People still have problems when they live in the world, because there are consequences for living contrary to God. When you are in the world, you are alone, even when you have friends. This may not change when you decide to become a Christian, but you gain a Friend, that will never leave you, or forsake you. This is the comfort you have as a Christian, that you do not have when you are living in the world. If Jesus told us that we would be persecuted for following Him, why would any of us in our right minds still follow Him? Understanding this, puts you on the road to "Discovering the Joy" of being a Christian. When you follow Christ, your life does not suddenly get easier, it may get harder; but your outlook and understanding changes. Your joy comes from your understanding of God, Who He is; and Why He wants a personal relationship with you. Think about that for a minuet. The Creator of all things wants a personal relationship with you. You need to take time to get to know Him better. The more you know Him, the greater the change in your life. Are you changing??