There's no doubt that we are in the end times and that the world is getting darker. It is harder to be a Christian than it was even twenty years ago.
We are not being killed like our brothers and sisters in Christ overseas, but we are in a place where our freedom of speech and freedom in general is being curtailed.
Often the butt of jokes and criticised for our faith, we are likened to children who believe in a fantasy: a God Who cares deeply for us is a stumbling block to many.
Workers can be dismissed for mentioning Jesus (although it is fine if they are using His Name as a curseword) and in some countries nurses have been dismissed for praying for a patient or simply wearing a cross around their neck...
We of all people are most misjudged and vilified by the world. When we stand up to society about matters that go against God such as same sex marriage, abortion and infanticide, we are told we are judgemental, unloving and biggotted.
What can we do? We can stand firm. Even if we can't stand physically, spiritually we stand firm. Our foundation is the Blood of Christ and His Word.
We live a life of faith and we aspire to be more Christ-like daily. We pray for ourselves, others and the world that it comes to a saving knowledge of God.
In our daily living, we stand firm in our convictions, no matter what the cost. This can be so difficult.
Shining our light in a dark world is never easy, but we must continue to shine. We must win the lost through our example, and our example should be Jesus.
Many have fallen away and backslidden. We must pray for them and pray daily for our own strength and commitment to Christ to stay firm.
It is imperative that we Christians, able bodied or not, stand firm. And we can. We have the Rock to cling to and the firm foundation of His Word.
We of all people are most misjudged and vilified by the world. When we stand up to society about matters that go against God such as same sex marriage, abortion and infanticide, we are told we are judgemental, unloving and biggotted.
What can we do? We can stand firm. Even if we can't stand physically, spiritually we stand firm. Our foundation is the Blood of Christ and His Word.
We live a life of faith and we aspire to be more Christ-like daily. We pray for ourselves, others and the world that it comes to a saving knowledge of God.
In our daily living, we stand firm in our convictions, no matter what the cost. This can be so difficult.
Shining our light in a dark world is never easy, but we must continue to shine. We must win the lost through our example, and our example should be Jesus.
Many have fallen away and backslidden. We must pray for them and pray daily for our own strength and commitment to Christ to stay firm.
It is imperative that we Christians, able bodied or not, stand firm. And we can. We have the Rock to cling to and the firm foundation of His Word.
Allowing God to save our eternal soul gives us hope and faith, even when we feel we cannot stand-because we know that in the moment we fall, Christ is there to carry us.
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Matthew 10:22
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Thank you for visiting with me today. I love to hear from you. I may not always be able to reply right away, but I will respond to every comment you leave. Blessings and comfort, Glenys