...and His people, but that is exactly what the situation is today. Some of that hatred comes from religious people.
In the upper room Jesus talks to his disciples about them suffering persecution. In a few hours religious leaders will be crying out for their Messiah's blood. The disciples' hearts sadden as Jesus speaks of leaving them, but He promises to send a Comforter.
In the upper room, the three persons of the God-head are mentioned. Jesus, the Son will send the Spirit from the Father. Because the Holy Spirit is a person and is God, it means that the Christian has God indwelling his body! If we don't have the Holy Spirit within, we won't be able to serve the Lord in this present evil world. We are to walk in the Spirit, worship in the Spirit, and witness in the Spirit.
Yes, the disciples will suffer for Christ, but He gives them hope.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you that in me you might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Cheer up.
