The World Will Hate Christians

1 John 3:13 "Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you."
   Lord, Satan, the prince of this world, hates you because You defeated Him at the cross.  His pride is so big  he cannot stand that thought and will do anything to try to thwart God's plan.  He also wants to deceive as many humans as he can.  Since we are either his children from birth, or we are Your children because of re-birth into the Family of God, there will always be enmity until You banish him to the pit.
   We Christians are not to live offensive lives, bringing disgrace to Your Holy name, but the Cross is an offense.  If an unbeliever is offended by our holy life, the Cross is doing its job.  If the Cross is not an offense, then Your Spirit is doing His.  The world hated You when You came to save us, why would we expect anything other?  You said Yourself that the world would hate us because it hated You first.  But, like You, we are called to love them with Your love, and to see them as deceived sinners just like we were, headed for a horrible terrifying eternal destination they do not understand or do not believe exists.
   At some point they all will, Satan and his hordes as well, understand and have to yield to Your holiness and kingship because,  "Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father!"  On that day they will all realize their deception or arrogance, but it will be too late.  If that does not drive us to evangelize, even though we will be hated for it, then we need to check our standing with You.