With the current fiasco about the National Day of Prayer going on it reminds me that Jesus made a point in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 that we will be hated because we follow him.
Luke 21: 12-18
“…. they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13 This will result in your being witnesses to them. 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. 17 All men will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By standing firm you will gain life.” NIV
Psalm 14:1 and 53:1 reminds us:
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. NIV
We must keep these verses in mind as the assault on our GOD and his Son and our savoir Jesus Christ escalates. These things must take place before his return. He said it would be so and I believe it. I know it is difficult but please stand firm. Take heart for we know:
Luke 21:28
“When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." NIV
Until next time, may the LORD bless us and keep us, In Jesus name I pray.
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