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开云体育 God in Persecution

1 Peter 4:19 (NLT?)
If you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.

The Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem is a place that will make you reexamine your life and your priorities. On its grounds are trees planted in remembrance of “The Righteous Among the Nations,” non-Jews who risked their lives to help Jewish people during the Holocaust. When I have visited the museum with Jewish friends, I’ve been asked, “Why are there so few trees? Why were more people not willing to stand up for us?” Showing boldness for God and His people has challenged every generation. It is one thing to serve Him when it brings smiles and gratitude. It is another thing to serve Him when it brings anger and persecution. Peter had experienced both of those scenarios, and he was willing to keep doing the right thing and leave the outcome to God.

THINK ABOUT IT
Like Peter, we can know that if we suffer for the cause of Christ, God will be faithful to walk with us through whatever comes.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I am justified through faith and have peace with You through my Lord Jesus Christ—through whom I have gained access by faith into this grace in which I now stand. So, I boast in the hope of Your glory. I also glory in my sufferings, because I know suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” In Jesus’ name, amen. (Adapted, Romans 5:1-4)

Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson

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Let’s Wake Up!

Revelation 3:1-2 (NIV?)
“I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God.”

In the book of Revelation, we find messages from Jesus to seven churches. In this message to the church in Sardis, He said that even though they appeared to be alive with activity, He knew that they were spiritually dead. He encouraged them to wake up, regain their spiritual strength, and return to His Father’s business. We don’t have to look very hard to see that many of us and many of our churches may be engaged in spiritual activity, but individually and collectively, we are not completely committed to Jesus. We may be busy with church activities, but that does not mean we are yielded to the lordship of Jesus. I extend to you the same challenge I give myself: Let’s open our hearts to the Holy Spirit. Let’s allow Him to show us where we have missed His invitations. Then, let’s determine to be people who make a difference for God.

THINK ABOUT IT
Ask the Lord to show you any areas where you are sleeping and unaware of where you can be more alive in Him.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, awaken me fully to Your character and purposes. I choose to cooperate with You more completely than ever. I submit my entire life to the Lordship of Jesus. May Your wisdom fill my mind and Your Spirit strengthen me to fulfill all Your purposes. In Jesus’ name, amen.