Called to Testify

Do you have people who hate you, talk bad about you, and want to see you fail? Are you dealing with somebody who is envious of you or your ministry? I hope so. 

Why? Because there is no way you can be part of the body of Christ without having someone persecute you. Sadly, this is the world we live in, and you’ve got to know how to handle your haters. Believe me, haters don’t like to see anyone else get blessed. 

A good example is 9/11, when you and I watched in horror as over 3,000 people, mostly Americans, plunged to their deaths after terrorists slammed two planes into the World Trade Center towers. While we cried in despair, Arab and Muslim mobs throughout the world celebrated the massacre. Many of them were right here on American soil! 

Why would they dance in the streets when good people were so gruesomely murdered? Because Americans are hated, and let me tell you why: because we are blessed. 

Get it in your head right now that if you’re going to be blessed, you are going to be hated. Decide to be blessed anyway. Especially in these final days, Godly people are going to be despised. Someone is going to want to take what you have. They want to make you look small so they can seem tall. 

Word one: you have to be careful who you share your blessings and dreams with because some folks can’t handle seeing you blessed – just like Joseph’s brothers. 

So, how do you handle your haters so you don’t abort the blessings God has for you? Know this: God knows you have haters. He does. And, get this: you are not allowed to become cynical, scornful, or distrustful. You are to turn to Him and the Word. Continue to be a good example, even to those who jealously want to take what you have. 

Pray that light would invade the darkness of their hearts, then strive to be that light by going after the blessings and favor God has for you. 

 He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me. – Psalm 18:17