Greetings, with love, in the name of Jesus!
Looking at the persecution of Christians around the world, we have to ask ourselves,
"How would I behave when faced with persecution and possible destruction?"
The pages of Bible history tells us how Joseph, son of Jacob, faced being sold into bondage, false accusations and possible death. Moses and the people of Israel faced almost certain recapture and genocide as they began their journey from Goshen, across the Red Sea and away from Pharoaoh's army.
Daniel, Shadrack, Meshach, Abednigo, Gideon, David, Ellijah, and others were protected by the Lord when they all faced beatings or death.
Luke tells us how Paul and other disciples of Christ faced persecution or execution for preaching the gospel of Christ.
Where did they find their courage and strength?
God spoke to the Hebrews after delivering them from bondage in Egypt.
The Book of Deuteronomy 1:30 tells us how Moses assured the hebrew people that they had the power of the almighty God protecting them.
Look at this: Deut.1:30 - 'The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;"
King David was threatened nearly all his life by people who sought to destroy Israel. David, did not lack courage or audacity. Read this from the Book of Psalm 3:6 (K.J.V.) - ' I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.'
What about Christians today? Can we be sure that God will deliver us from our enemies?
Peter and John faced rage and persecution from the enemies of Christ, yet preached with boldness and assurance. They knew that they fought for the Lord and trusted His power and might.
In the Book of Acts 4:29 - 31, tells us how God delivered them from their captors. ' And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Christians around the world are under attack; yet preach with assurance, courage, even a sense of audacity.
Allow me to suggest that in the communities we live in, we have no such threats of death or destruction, but we do have an enemy who wants us to be afraid and nervous about sharing Christ with the lost. Let me also assure you that when you or I witness for Christ, God goes ahead of us and prepares the field. He gives us power through the indwelling of His Holy Spirit, and He gives us the privilege of seeing Him give the increase.
Then, God blesses us for our part in expanding His Kingdom.
Let us evangelize the world around us. God will lead and protect us.
Your brother in the Lord, Christ Jesus,
Philip
Looking at the persecution of Christians around the world, we have to ask ourselves,
"How would I behave when faced with persecution and possible destruction?"
The pages of Bible history tells us how Joseph, son of Jacob, faced being sold into bondage, false accusations and possible death. Moses and the people of Israel faced almost certain recapture and genocide as they began their journey from Goshen, across the Red Sea and away from Pharoaoh's army.
Daniel, Shadrack, Meshach, Abednigo, Gideon, David, Ellijah, and others were protected by the Lord when they all faced beatings or death.
Luke tells us how Paul and other disciples of Christ faced persecution or execution for preaching the gospel of Christ.
Where did they find their courage and strength?
God spoke to the Hebrews after delivering them from bondage in Egypt.
The Book of Deuteronomy 1:30 tells us how Moses assured the hebrew people that they had the power of the almighty God protecting them.
Look at this: Deut.1:30 - 'The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;"
King David was threatened nearly all his life by people who sought to destroy Israel. David, did not lack courage or audacity. Read this from the Book of Psalm 3:6 (K.J.V.) - ' I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.'
What about Christians today? Can we be sure that God will deliver us from our enemies?
Peter and John faced rage and persecution from the enemies of Christ, yet preached with boldness and assurance. They knew that they fought for the Lord and trusted His power and might.
In the Book of Acts 4:29 - 31, tells us how God delivered them from their captors. ' And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Christians around the world are under attack; yet preach with assurance, courage, even a sense of audacity.
Allow me to suggest that in the communities we live in, we have no such threats of death or destruction, but we do have an enemy who wants us to be afraid and nervous about sharing Christ with the lost. Let me also assure you that when you or I witness for Christ, God goes ahead of us and prepares the field. He gives us power through the indwelling of His Holy Spirit, and He gives us the privilege of seeing Him give the increase.
Then, God blesses us for our part in expanding His Kingdom.
Let us evangelize the world around us. God will lead and protect us.
Your brother in the Lord, Christ Jesus,
Philip
