“The strength of what we believe is measured by how much we are willing to suffer for those beliefs.” P.1989; Life Application Study Bible.
How strong are your religious beliefs? Would you be willing to suffer and die for those beliefs? If not then why do you bother to believe them? No one ever promised that you wouldn’t face persecution for your faith in God. In fact down thru the centuries untold numbers have suffered and died for what they believe. What would you do if it came to that in your own life?
I would like to think that I would stand tall in the face of all opposition. I love the Lord with all my heart and while I’m a highly imperfect representative for Christ, I am covered by His blood and bound for heaven. He loves me unconditionally and without reservation. At the critical moment when He was dragged off to His own crucifixion, Jesus had NO regrets for He knew it had to be done and that He was the only one able to do it. His blood was the only perfect blood specimen that could satisfy the payment due for the sins of all mankind. What He did for me I can never repay except with faithful obedience, and joyful worship.
Have you ever thought about how you would react should your life be required of you for your faith in Jesus? Think long and hard about that because it’s an important question. When we access our own ability to withstand pain and suffering, never forget that God is in ultimate control of all things and whatever He either causes or allows to happen is for our ultimate good. Do you believe that? I hope so, because it’s true.
Don’t lose sleep over the possibility of having to suffer for your faith. If it happens one day God will see you thru it. But it may never happen prior to the Rapture of the Saints. Trust God and know that He is with you wherever you go. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
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