Good Morning Girls
Read Luke 12:49-59 SOAP Luke 12:51-52
I realize how blessed I am to have so much family that also follows Christ. I have never been persecuted by my family for what I believe. Unfortunately, there are so many people that must stand alone in their families as the only believer. For them, following Christ costs much more, often damaging relationships with loved ones. Sometimes this division can discourage the believer, causing him to think he caused the rift. I pray that my faith is strong enough to impact unbelievers, creating enough of a discomfort, that they see the distinction of Christ in me.
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Good Morning Girls :-)
ReplyDeleteImagine if every Christian that actually named the name of Christ lived for him and witnessed for him. What would the impact be? I can say with assurance we would be living in a much better world. When we answer our calling to serve Jesus often conflict comes with it. For our old man desires the things of the flesh but the Spirit man things of God and the division then becomes wide. I found this out when I was newly converted and my family and friends made my life fairly difficult in the beginning, but Christ kept propelling me forward and begin sending people into my life that would give me that encouragement. Whatever we lose in this world because of the gospel will be nothing compared to what we will receive in the next. For me the greatest treasure of all will be bowing before my King at His throne and until that time, I am expected to continue to draw others to Him by my example and witnessing for His kingdom. Even those who desire to take advantage by lying, cheating or stealing from me, it seems those are the ones who would need Jesus the most for they are led blindly by their sin.
Help me Lord not to condemn others but bring them to you for your glory which will be revealed in the end and the devil will be defeated and we shall live forevermore in your peace.
good thoughts Fawn,we posted almost at the same time you on the side of never being persecuted by family and me on the other side being persecuted. I know there are both types of people out there that may read these post and hopefully be help by them by encouragement. I pray others see something different in me as a Christian and as you said creates a distinction of Christ to them.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed :`)