In Acts, chapter 8, we learn about a person that consented to Stephen’s stoning and ultimate death, whose name was Saul.
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Surely, there is much rejoicing for those that die in the Lord. So many people have suffered for such a good cause, though it is hard to bear and witness.
The blood of the saints will cry out against the evil men and women of the world. At the same time, God’s people will never stop praising the Lord.
Lift up the Lord in all you do. Let His light shine in your life. In persecution stand strong in your faith.
It is an honor to serve my God, my King. I trust in His goodness to save me from my foes. When I speak through the Holy Spirit nothing can pierce me for God is with me.
We have learned the importance of enduring persecution and temptation. That our love will extend towards others in the faith and outside the faith through evangelism.
While in the service of God there will be persecution, even to the point of death. Nobody said that being a witness for Christ will come easy, instead it comes with a lot of hard work and tears.
People will come at us and say different things because of our faith. Some even do so, in order to discourage us. But do not get upset by it, instead respond in a positive way.
What if you felt that God was calling you to help a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor in need. Would you do it?
The Lord God worked through Paul and Barnabas and gave them boldness to proclaim the good news of the gospel and to perform miracles.
As we’ve learned, God does not only love the Jewish people but also the Gentiles. Every Gentile that also believes in Jesus will be saved.
Paul surely was a man of God who loved the Lord, even if it meant great persecution would be in his path or his own death.
In the day that we live in, there are laws that says that if a licensed priest or pastor does not marry a homosexual couple, that same person will go to jail.
After Peter was led out of the prison gates and into the city by the hand of the angel, he came to the house of Mary where the saints were gathered together praying.
We know that after this life is all set and done that we will be with Jesus in heaven. Death comes to everyone, but those that loved the Lord will be with Him forever.
In this vision, John could see that judgement was poured out upon this woman in purple and scarlet, of which sat upon a scarlet beast.
As you can see from the warning above, Babylon the great or the Catholic Church is the habitation of devils and foul spirits.
In speaking of this time that the chief priests were trying to find Jesus and kill Him, Jesus knew this was happening, for it was all coming to pass as He foretold.
Job went through a lot and still His friends didn’t know how to lift him up, but only tear him down in their accusations.
Live each day as if the Lord was returning today. Be waiting and ready for His coming. Seek Him often in prayer. Live each day for the Lord.
Why put your trust in the things of this world that will soon shrivel up and turn to dust one day? These things will eventually fail you, if it is not in God.
We’ve learned that participating in a holiday that has a demonic background is wrong. This is like playing with fire.
Even though I have never seen the Lord I believe in Him. I can feel His presence. The Spirit testifies that He lives.
Just to think about what the Lord Jesus has done for me and all mankind is amazing. My mind is blown just thinking about the cross.
We learn of the Lord Jesus’s power when it is written, “The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.”
It is true that each of us have a choice to believe in and follow Jesus. However, one way or another, all will, one day, “bow down before him”.
All of my desire is to follow Jesus. I will go wherever He leads me. I will do what He says, no matter what befalls me. I will walk the line for my Savior.
The next day, I turned on a Christian radio station and the song lifesong, by Casting Crowns, was playing. In this moment, an incredible feeling of peace came over me.
The Lord has open access to my heart. He is free to rule and reign in my life. I am stronger with Jesus by my side. He is my anchor in the storms of life.
When our eyes are opened to the goodness of God then it will become clear that He is real. That Jesus is the way to eternal life.
If your heart isn’t for God then you are against Him. It is a terrible thing to be on the opposite side of God in judgement.
