What Jesus Did! 'Salvation In Spite of Hate' — Mark 13:13

Saturday, September 24, 2016

"All people will hate you because you follow me. But the person that continues strong until the end will be saved."
— Mark 13:13 NLT
Illustration of Mark 13:13 NLT — "All people will hate you because you follow me. But the person that continues strong until the end will be saved."

Key Thought

Even when our situation makes us feel like everyone is against us, we can endure ... we must endure ... we will endure. When we are faithful, when we endure, we can be certain that our future is with the Savior and great things await us at his return!

Today's Prayer

Give me strength, O LORD God Almighty, to endure to the end and find your glorious welcome into your eternal Kingdom of mercy, grace, and joy. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Revelation 2:10
  • Romans 8:35-39
  • 1 Peter 4:1-4

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did is a one-year devotional guide through the gospels, using one short passage each day and following the Gospel in consecutive order. Each devotional consists of a passage, reflection and a prayer which opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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