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Allow God To Use Your Circumstances For His Glory
And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day, a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria… Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:1 &4, NIV When the early church experienced persecution, they were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Jesus talked about these places in Acts 1:8 before He resurrected to heaven, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Because of the persecutions,…
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John 18:22 , NIV
When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. John 18:22, NIV The high priest slapped Jesus in the face because He boldly proclaimed the truth. Our savior was mocked and accused in front of the religious people who claimed to know God. Their reaction appears strong because they felt attacked by what Jesus said. But even if He knew how these high priests would react, He still chose to release the right words despite what they would feel. Sometimes, we go through challenges and pain because we choose to live in the truth.…
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John 15:20, NIV
Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. John 15:20, NIV If you believe that you are a follower of Christ, then expect persecution to happen. If Jesus received so many judgments and accusations while He was on earth, then as His servant, you will also go through what your master experienced. It won’t be easy. As you walk along the journey with Him, you will discover that following Him is not about living a life that is free from pain, but it’s about obeying Him…
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Day 462 – Luke 21: 17-19
Everyone will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. Stand firm, and you will win life. Luke 21: 17-19, NIV Following Jesus can be challenging. Many times, we will go through challenges that will test our faith in Him. Many people will hate the way we behave and think. Our days won’t always be smooth and fair. But let’s not remember what our loving Savior said. He will stay with us. Not a hair of our head will perish. That’s why we need to stand firm despite all the difficulties we face. He holds the victory. In Him, we find enough strength and…
