"Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 NKJV
The performance assessment by Yeshua Jesus in Revelation 2:9 highlights the works, tribulation, and poverty of the church in Smyrna. They suffered blasphemy and, in fact many were to be thrown into jail. All because of the gospel of Christ. Since then so many millions of christians have been killed for their faith. A young mother and wife was killed in Abuja a few years ago when she was doing evangelism.
Last year I interviewed a muslim turned christian in Jos, it was sad listening to her harrowing recollection of the pain she suffered at the hands of her family because of her conversion. Her husband was eventually beheaded in their home in the presence of her children.
Unfortunately until Yeshua returns many more will suffer and die for the gospel. Because the word of Elohim is sharper than a two-edged sword, cutting to the bone and marrow, pricking the conscience like a hot seating iron. Of course the response from many will be with hatred and murder in their heart.
Should we be scared or fearful? No. There is a special crown for all those who suffer persecution, trials and tribulations for the gospel - #crownoflife. Though they lose their lives on earth, they will gain it for eternity. Though they are tempted to give in or give up, they endure to the end and will be rewarded after approval with the #crownoflife. “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 NKJV
Your life is a demonstration of the love of Yeshua through faithfulness to the end. What a wonderful reward to look forward to...for those willing to lay their lives down for the sake of the gospel.
#PrayerforToday 11 july 2018
Almighty Father, thank You for your gift of my salvation. I pray for the grace to count it all joy when I fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of my faith produces patience in me. Help me to let patience have its perfect work, that I may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing in Christ. Amen.
It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day John 6:40 NKJV
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
The performance assessment by Yeshua Jesus in Revelation 2:9 highlights the works, tribulation, and poverty of the church in Smyrna. They suffered blasphemy and, in fact many were to be thrown into jail. All because of the gospel of Christ. Since then so many millions of christians have been killed for their faith. A young mother and wife was killed in Abuja a few years ago when she was doing evangelism.
Last year I interviewed a muslim turned christian in Jos, it was sad listening to her harrowing recollection of the pain she suffered at the hands of her family because of her conversion. Her husband was eventually beheaded in their home in the presence of her children.
Unfortunately until Yeshua returns many more will suffer and die for the gospel. Because the word of Elohim is sharper than a two-edged sword, cutting to the bone and marrow, pricking the conscience like a hot seating iron. Of course the response from many will be with hatred and murder in their heart.
Should we be scared or fearful? No. There is a special crown for all those who suffer persecution, trials and tribulations for the gospel - #crownoflife. Though they lose their lives on earth, they will gain it for eternity. Though they are tempted to give in or give up, they endure to the end and will be rewarded after approval with the #crownoflife. “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 NKJV
Your life is a demonstration of the love of Yeshua through faithfulness to the end. What a wonderful reward to look forward to...for those willing to lay their lives down for the sake of the gospel.
#PrayerforToday 11 july 2018
Almighty Father, thank You for your gift of my salvation. I pray for the grace to count it all joy when I fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of my faith produces patience in me. Help me to let patience have its perfect work, that I may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing in Christ. Amen.
It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day John 6:40 NKJV
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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