“If the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18).
Jesus Christ, the purest being who ever walked this earth, was rejected, accused, and crucified. History reveals a constant truth: wickedness cannot stand holiness, and light disturbs darkness. The pure exposes the impure, the righteous confronts the unrighteous, and that is why opposition has always existed. This enmity has not ended; it has only changed its form.
It is precisely in this scenario that the need to live in obedience to the powerful Law of God and His magnificent commandments stands out. True protection against the attacks of evil does not come from human strategies, but from aligning one’s life with what the Creator has ordained. When we obey, we are strengthened by God, and He Himself sets a limit that the enemy cannot cross. The Lord reveals His plans to the obedient, and it is in this faithfulness that we find strength, discernment, and security.
Therefore, do not seek to please the world nor be surprised by opposition. Choose to obey. When life is aligned with the will of the Creator, no force of evil can break through the protection that God places around His own. Obedience not only guards the soul—it keeps it firm, protected, and prepared to endure to the end. Adapted from D. L. Moody. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, teach me not to be frightened by opposition nor to retreat in the face of rejection. May I remain steadfast even when faithfulness comes at a high cost.
My God, strengthen my heart to obey in all things that You have commanded. May I trust more in Your protection than in the approval of men.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for showing me that obedience is a sure shield. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the wall that You raise around me. Your commandments are the strength that guards and sustains me. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
