Loving Boldly in the Face of Opposition: John 15:12-27 : Daily Devotional, Daily Bible Study

Loving Boldly in the Face of Opposition: John 15:12-27: Daily Devotional, Daily Bible Study In this episode of the Hearing Jesus podcast, Rachael Groll addresses the unique challenges Christians face when sharing the gospel when it’s in contrast to the world. She reflects on John 15, highlighting Jesus’ call to love others as He loved us, even when it comes with criticism, misunderstanding, or hostility. Rachael emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit as our guide and source of strength, helping us abide in Christ and experience joy and peace despite opposition. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the cost of following Jesus, respond with intentional love, and remain rooted in Him no matter the pressure or rejection they encounter. ☆Pick up a copy of my latest book:  Knowing God’s Voice  ☆Go Deeper and Learn to Hear God’s Voice: Knowing Jesus Course ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here:➤  Sponsor a Child ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Takeaways Online hate can be disheartening for Christian creators. Jesus warned that the world would hate His followers. Agape love is selfless and sacrificial, as demonstrated by Jesus. Cultural expectations can conflict with God's truth. The Holy Spirit supports and guides us in our mission. Joy can coexist with persecution and challenges. Obedience to God brings true freedom and joy. Love is a deliberate choice, not just a feeling. We are called to love those who oppose us. Abiding in Christ is essential for strength and peace. Chapters 00:00 Facing Online Hate as a Christian Creator 02:55 Understanding Jesus' Teachings on Love and Hate 05:56 The Cost of Following Jesus 09:02 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives 11:55 Joy Amidst Persecution 15:01 Abiding in Christ Through Challenges Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Hearing Jesus, Knowing God's Voice, Female Prophets, Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Christian Podcast, Faith Journey, Obedience, God's Communication, Personal Reflections, prophecy, faith, surrender, spiritual gifts, women's ministry, Christian podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices