WEEK 16 DEVOTIONAL | HATERS

WEEK 16 DEVOTIONAL | HATERS

Charli Collier was a star at the University of Texas, and she recently became the number one pick in the WNBA draft. At games this year, fans of opposing teams would chant 'overrated' at her, and she didn't let it get to her.

Charli was asked how and why she has such an intrinsic belief in herself that will not be shaken. She said that the same people who were saying those things are the same people watching her on TV being drafted number one. Charli said, "I was never one to listen to naysayers or listen to the noise. I am very good at blocking it out and just remaining focused and confident at what I do. I am confident and know that my work is paying off. I grind for this every day."

In 1st Peter 2, Peter wrote, "So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander." He also wrote, "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He did not sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

There will always be haters and naysayers. No matter how nice you are or how good you are, there will always be people who don't like you and people who will voice how much they don't like you. In this world, you will face trials and tribulation but live with peace and joy because Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33 ESV). You don't have to react to or respond to the haters and negativity. Work hard, live right, and your actions will speak for themselves.

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people (1 Peter 2:15 ESV).