WE WILL SUFFER

We all will struggle at times, Christians and non-Christians; we are lead to believe that if we are good, kind, and loving enough, the world would be bound to treat us fairly.   Unfortunately, we will learn that this is not the case.  Jesus was perfection and He suffered horrible abuse; at the hands of those He came to save, so we to will suffer.  But, Jesus has given us the tools to deal with our adversaries and adversity; we just have to learn how to use its power.  The first thing we must do is:  receive Him as our Savior, then we must study His Word, we must also pray without ceasing, and praise and worship Him; this will draw us near to Him and develop a relationship with Him, this is how we tap into His power.  Persecution will come even if we have a righteous character and Christ-like conduct; but we can be prepared to endure it all, through Christ Jesus who lives in us.

1 Corinthians 16:15 You know that the family of Stephanas were the first believers in Southern Greece and that they have given themselves to the service of God’s people. I ask you, brothers and sisters, to follow the lead of people like these and anyone else who works and serves with them.

Jesus, You, became one with man, yet still one with God; because God was the only one who could do anything about our sins.  Father, humanity has tried to follow the Law for centuries, but sin only got worse.  Lord, You are the only way we can receive salvation, You died so we could be restored to the Father.  Lord, You demonstrated Your love toward us, while we were yet sinners, You died so we could live and seek a relationship with You.  Thank You, Jesus, for assuming the form of the race You were to redeem, who also rejected You.  Forgive us, Lord, for falling short of Your, grace and mercy; strengthen us so we can forgive those that wronged us, so will be set free and forgiven.  Amen