Don't be surprised if you're constantly running into opposition in family, workplace or classroom relationships because of your faith. In the hours before His crucifixion, Jesus warned His disciples that the world's hated of Him would surely be directed at them as they continued His mission in the world. Only disciples disengaged from Christ's mission can expect the world's favor. Disciples who are faithful to the Lord's mission don't need to look for trouble, trouble will find them! But in the same moments Jesus uttered this difficult truth, He also promised that the Holy Spirit -- God Himself -- also is with His disciples, empowering them to shine the light of Christ in a dark and hostile world.
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Steve Massey is the pastor of Hayden Bible Church of Hayden, Idaho. He also writes about matters of faith for The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Wash., where he previously worked as an editor and reporter. He and his wife, Pam, have two grown children, Jake and Sarah.