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John
  
24"If I had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would not have sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father.25It is to fulfill the word that is written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause’."


Jesus asserted that his announcement of God’s Fatherhood will be a judgment on those who resist his Spirit, this along with his numerous miracles. No one in the world could heal as did Jesus, or cast out devils, or silence the storm, feed thousands as well as raise the dead. God was at work in him with signs and evidences of a new creation. The Jews saw nothing significant in these signs, since those were no political gains or economic benefits in them for the nation. But as they noticed the authority of Jesus’ love, these very works became a stumbling block, because they would not believe in the Father. Just as the Jews shut their souls against the attraction of the Holy Spirit, so today millions live in the prison of the spirit that oppresses God. Those who do not confess that Christ is God’s Son hate his followers, and do not know God truly, remaining in their sins, blaspheming against the Holy Trinity. Nevertheless, Jesus did not punish them, but carried out works of love through his servants. Brother, prepare for this spiritual conflict, asking your Lord energy to endure, with patience and a readiness to suffer.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, we thank you for living out your plans despite people’s hatred. Teach us to love our enemies, so that they may be saved. Open up the hearts of the elect to hear your voice and do your will, accepting your Spirit of comfort. Guide us; grant us more power and patience.
Question
Why does the world hate Christ and his loved ones?