Food for thought

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 11 Timothy 1:7


"The stamp of a saint is that he can waive his own rights and obey the Lord Jesus." O.C.

Overcoming triumphantly in the midst of persecution is easier said than done...that is if you take your gaze off Jesus at any given moment . Once we take into consideration the unfairness of persecution, our focus has left . You see it is all about the unfairness, and we were chosen by God to be partakers in the crucifixion. We must learn not to crawl down off the cross. Jesus said "Father forgive them for they no not what they do." " While yet we were still sinners , He died for us." "Love as I have loved." I believe Paul could rejoice in persecution because he understood it was all about Jesus and there was nothing he wouldn't do for Him. We can relate on some level when it comes to our own loved ones. Everything that comes against us that is not pure and holy is why our Savior had to come and die; even for our focus that shifts from Him to the unfairness of what we are having to endure. " Father forgive them for they no not what they do." Can we say this and mean it? Open our eyes so we might see Lord." In this world you will have trouble,so my peace I leave with you , so where I' am you might also be" sung by Rich Mullins. We have to choose to be where He is. We must do whatever it takes to know Him well. Our thoughts can not be what is written if we do not know what that is. The Holy Spirit is our best friend and all understanding is His to Give. We must quit thinking as the world thinks. Surrender all , no turning back, no turning back and I promise you satan will attack, let your focus remain and watch as your joy becomes full in the midst of persecution. We will have trouble , for believers we know that the word is true, lets take Paul's example and run the good race of the saints. To God be the glory forever and ever Amen.

Love to all in Christ Jesus C:)