Isaiah 49:7 The Lord, the Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, says to the one who is despised and rejected by the nations, to the one who is the servant of rulers: “Kings will stand at attention when you pass by. Princes will also bow low because of the Lord, the faithful one, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” v. 23 “Those who trust in me will never be put to shame.”
Do not forget these words, these promises. Yes, you are rejected now. Yes, you are held in disdain. Yes, you are targeted for persecution. Yes, they wish to silence you – even to end you. Yet, I chose you. I gave you the ability to see Truth, to speak Truth, to withstand the hatred and harm. I will be by your side. And when this is over, you are the ones who will be elevated. You are the ones who will be treated with respect. Do not let what is said about you, what is done to you, the slings and barbs and attitudes of others, even those you love – do not let any of that sway you, affect you, change your course, change your focus or beliefs. You are pleasing me. You are doing what I ask of you – exposing Truth. That is all that matters.
Amanuensis 