Therefore, there was a division again among the Jews because of these sayings. John 10:19

 As a Christian, do you ever encounter family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances who are confused by your beliefs and how you live? You don’t go out bar hopping, you attend church on a regular basis, you volunteer in your community….the list is endless. People just don’t get why you do what you do.

 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. John 15:19

 When Jesus came into the picture, He confused the Jews. They lived by a strict set of God given rules (and some made up rules) that governed how they lived. Many prophecies were made about The Christ who would come, and the Jews could not see that Jesus Christ was the true Savior. He fulfilled the promise of God and gave them a new way to live, forgiven of sins and eternal security by faith in Jesus Christ. What a misfortunate thing for them to miss the true Messiah.

 I personally have family and friends who are confused about Christ and it’s frustrating for me that they can’t see past their own thoughts and beliefs. Maybe you have very similar people in your life. The best you can do is pray for them, continue to live your life in obedience to Christ and be the example for them to see what Christ offers. A child of God living in peace, loving others, sharing the gospel, and most importantly forgiving others even while being persecuted.

 May God bless your life for being different than the world around you. People need to see the way to the Father, and your life can help others find their way, keep living the Christian life! God bless!