Persecution Guaranteed
Revelation 2:10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Do not Fear! We are told, this direct command is spoken 365 times in the bible by God to His people. Everyday we are never to fear so long as He holds us. We often pray for God to eliminate the trials and pains of this world. I believe there is nothing wrong with that but there is a better prayer. That the LORD is with you through the trials. Pain & death are unavoidable in this world. However, you must factor in Christs words, in this world you will suffer persecution but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Question is: Do you want temporal life or eternal life? Eternal life requires a death to self, picking up your cross, & following Jesus, in His steps. I cant tell you how many pains I could have avoided if not living out my faith in Christ but at what cost? Every decision to live by faith has been a great one. This life is only boot camp. Lets focus on the task at hand and get to heaven.
Do not Fear! We are told, this direct command is spoken 365 times in the bible by God to His people. Everyday we are never to fear so long as He holds us. We often pray for God to eliminate the trials and pains of this world. I believe there is nothing wrong with that but there is a better prayer. That the LORD is with you through the trials. Pain & death are unavoidable in this world. However, you must factor in Christs words, in this world you will suffer persecution but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Question is: Do you want temporal life or eternal life? Eternal life requires a death to self, picking up your cross, & following Jesus, in His steps. I cant tell you how many pains I could have avoided if not living out my faith in Christ but at what cost? Every decision to live by faith has been a great one. This life is only boot camp. Lets focus on the task at hand and get to heaven.
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