Revealing that you have an enemy leads people to assume you must have played a role in creating the conflict between yourself and that enemy. That would mean that the problem primarily lies with you but, that’s not always the case. Jesus Christ wasn't popular and liked by everyone. He was often misunderstood, undermined, falsely accused, slandered, despised, and rejected, yet was without blame.
The true followers of Jesus Christ will not be accepted by everyone. Christians who are popular and well-liked by everyone are probably compromising their Christian integrity in various ways. The Christian walk is not an easy feat, nor is it for the faint of heart. God never promised us that choosing to follow Christ would not be a “bed of roses.”
Being followers of Jesus Christ makes us susceptible to adversity in the form of unprovoked hostility, unfair treatment, bullying, and even harassment. Compromising Christians have chosen to blend in with the world’s system to avoid being ridiculed, and ostracized for being a Christian.
Jesus Christ is not only an excellent example of someone who endured adversity, but He sent us a helper, the Holy Spirit, to guide us and comfort us during life’s trials. The Word of God contains scriptures to aid in our walk with Him, and provides encouragement just when we need it.
Find comfort in the following 4 Bible Verses
"Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so
did their fathers to the false prophets.”
Luke 6:26
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
”John 15: 18-19
“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that
endureth to the end shall be saved.”
Matthew 10:22
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am
your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I
will uphold you with my righteous right hand".
Isaiah 41:10
Prayer: Dear Father God, you never said this Christian road would be an easy one, and we would be persecuted for our faith. Please give us courage, and strength to stand strong in the face of adversity. Help us to hold our peace and rely on you to fight every one of our battles in Jesus' name. Amen.