The Gospel of John 15:20 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also.” (John 15:20 KJV).

The Lord Jesus, in this passage, continues to prepare His young disciples for the expected challenges they will encounter for being associated with Him. It is both an encouragement and a warning so they won't be caught helpless and vulnerable. Using the servant and master analogy, He warned them that if their Master was hated, they will not be treated any better. This passage gives the picture of the relational dynamics between the Lord, the disciples and the world.

With grim prospects ahead, and looming storms of persecution lurking, the Lord Jesus gives the disciples and us who follow their example in faith, a perspective of encouragement. Yes, we may be persecuted by the world. But, some may listen and keep the Lord's words of truth we share, as many did to what they heard from the Master. It should be looked to as a privilege to suffer as the Lord was (Colossians 1:24).

When we share in the Lord's suffering, being children of the Most High God and born again (John 3:3) by faith in Christ Jesus, we are blessed. The Spirit of glory and of God rest upon us, as it is written: "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” (1 Peter 4:12-14 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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