Are there challenges standing out
for Christ? The possibility of challenges makes some people not to decide for
Jesus; however, that will be foolishness. The truth is that if you are for
Christ, you will have, not only blessings but also challenges, and being
prepared for it will enable you to stand till the end. This post tells you more
about these challenges.
So Jesus
answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house
or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My
sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this
time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with
persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life – Mark 10:29-30 (NKJV,
emphasis mine)
Standing for
Jesus Christ is the wisest decision to take. It has numerous blessings BUT with
challenges. When you are not prepared for them or refuse to acknowledge them,
they will overcome you. That will not be your portion in Jesus name. In Mark
10:29-30, Jesus assures you of the benefits of living for Him but He added
persecution. You are not to be ignorant of this truth, so that you will not be
destroyed (Hosea 4:6). The summary of all challenges is persecution.
Persecution
No true child of God will escape
persecution. Is this to scare you? No, it is to prepare you. Persecutions come
in different forms; it can be mild or severe, subtle or obvious. It can come
from your family, colleagues, associates or the society. But in all, you should like Paul not allow
any of these challenges to move you; don’t count your life dear to you so that
you can finish the race with joy (Acts 20:24). I always remind people that
eternity is more than a few years on earth. Even if you live up to 150 years,
you will still die one day. 150 years is like a tiny drop of water compared to
eternity. The highest your persecutor can do is kill your body, but God is able
to destroy both body and soul in hell (Matthew 10:28), so fear Him instead. Read more...
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