Facing Persecution

by Joyce Meyer - posted August 29, 2011
Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master [is not superior to him]. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.
—John 15:20
People will reject you just as they rejected Jesus and Paul and the other apostles and disciples. It is especially difficult when you are persecuted by people who are living wrong and are saying wrong things about you. Psalm 118:22 says, "The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone." This passage is talking about David who was rejected by the Jewish rulers, but later was chosen by the Lord to be the ruler of Israel. In Matthew 21:42 Jesus quoted this verse to the chief priests and the Pharisees, referring to their rejection of Him as the Son of God.
Even though people may reject you, if you will hold steady and continue to do what God is telling you to do with a good attitude, God will promote you and place you where no man can put you.