Hatred is inevitable and the burden born with courage by all Christian leaders. "...and you will be hated by all for my names sake" (Mat.10:22 ESV) ..."all" being those who do not believe. However, we do not walk the path alone or without resources! Jesus said, "when they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour." (10:19)
Jesus clearly tells us to, "have no fear of them" (10:26) and "fear not"(10:31) Instead, we are called to persevere in out witness to Jesus, declaring, "the kingdom of heaven is at hand" ...and to carry out the commission to, "heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and caste out demons." (10:8)
In short, we are to willingly and fearlessly engage in spiritual warfare with the enemy whose reason for existence is to ensure the death of Jesus followers. As sheep in the midst of the wolves, we are to acknowledge God before men, fully dependent upon Jesus for all our needs, including protection.
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