“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.” (John 15:18).
I honestly don’t understand how things have gotten so backwards. Why does the media treat Christians like we’re crazy people—mocked, labeled, dismissed—when all we stand for is love, truth, and faith? We believe in mercy. We care about people. We pray for our enemies. And yet, time and again, the world treats us like we’re the problem.
But what’s worse—what’s insane, honestly—is how the same media refuses to criticize college protesters who are openly supporting Hamas, a known terrorist group. How is that okay? How are people who support violence and terror given sympathy, while people who follow Christ are ridiculed?
It makes no sense. Christians love. We serve. We give. We forgive. Terrorists kill and destroy. And yet somehow, they’re “justified” by angry slogans or “activism,” while we’re portrayed as hateful for holding a Bible or speaking about Jesus. I try to be patient. I try to understand. But sometimes, I feel frustrated and deeply heartbroken.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,
who put darkness for light and light for darkness...”
— Isaiah 5:20
It’s hard not to feel frustrated when I see so much hypocrisy. But I know, deep down, this isn’t new. Jesus said this would happen.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:10
Still… I know what Jesus said. He warned us: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.” (John 15:18). I guess this is what it looks like to live in a fallen world. Light is threatening to darkness. Truth is offensive to lies. It hurts to see it play out this way, but maybe I shouldn’t be surprised.
Even when it feels like we’re alone, I know we’re not. God sees. God knows. He is just. I don’t need to shout or fight back with the same rage. I just need to stay rooted in Him. I can grieve the brokenness of the world without becoming bitter. I can speak the truth without letting hate harden my heart.
So Lord, help me. Help me to stay faithful, not fearful. Loving, not angry. Truthful, not silent. And help me to remember that even when everything seems upside down—You are still God. You are still in control. And You still win.
But ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We Christians Must Not Let Others WALK ALL OVER US!
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