Today’s reading is Luke 21:1-19
“You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭21:16-19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/luk.21.16-19.esv
All,
This stands out because Jesus says, “You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” Wow! As I read this growing up, it seemed impossible. However, I see it playing out in subtle forms now. Our world still likes the meek Jesus that was a good teacher. However, they do not like the Jesus that is exclusively God’s son. The world wants Christians to say that all religions worship the same God, but Christians know that Jesus is the only way. As Christians, we want to the best for our loved ones and friends. Therefore we would only hurt them by saying any other god is the true God. Please pray that we and our friends pray for our loved ones to have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ today. Please pray for Jonathan and Thomas as they are building their group.