MISUSING GOD'S NAME : ENDURANCE

Baca:

"And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved." Words of Jesus in Matthew 10:22 NLT

Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day


We are called to honor God's name in all we are . . . in all we do . . . in all we stand for.

Not an easy task in today's upside-down world. In today's scripture, Jesus warned that we would be hated for following him. We should not be surprised at what is happening all around us-we are continually seeing prophecy being fulfilled.
Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12 NLT

Even in the United States, Christians are being criticized and in some cases suffering loss because they are standing up for what they believe and acting on it. Around the world, greater numbers of Christians than ever before are being imprisoned, tortured, and killed because they will not deny their faith in the name of Jesus Christ.

More and more we are having opportunity to honor God's name by not compromising our faith. Will we endure to the end?


Consider This . . .

Jesus suffered on this earth . . . suffered and overcame. He encourages us that we too can overcome. We can endure to the end as we trust and honor him.

"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
Words of Jesus in John 16:33 NLT

It is important for us to have an eternal perspective. Any suffering we do on this earth because of honoring God cannot begin to compare with the eternal blessings that await us.

"God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."
Words of Jesus in Matthew 5:10-12 NLT

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