1st Peter 1-5
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PERSECUTE:
to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief.
People are a little confused when it comes to being a Christian. They think that all the sudden their lives will be fine and dandy, and that Jesus fixes everything. But sadly, that isn't the case. Yeah, Jesus will always be there to help you get through stuff.
But do we get made fun of and persecuted for believing in Jesus? Yes.
And do we have to go out of our comfort zones to reach people we normally wouldn't? Yes again.
And do we have to put aside our wonderful lives to help others? Yes yet another time.
So, I don't know where this rumor about Christians having it easy came about. Whoever started that is a little fibber and bent the truth a little too far. But yes, God still loves them.
I loved today's reading, because it comforted me in my times where I felt like there's no hope. So many things today lead me to believe that being a Christian isn't worth it! And that my life isn't getting fixed any time soon.
But guess what? Today's reading reminded me that this is life on earth. It lasts for a mere 80 years, 90 years, 100, tops. And what comes after that? This everlasting hope and joy that literally last 1,000 lifetimes.
Our life is SO short compared to what's to come, and I want each and every one of you reading this to keep their hope in Jesus. I want everyone to know that, even when times get tough, things WILL get better because God has a plan. I'm a living example of that.
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
1st Peter 4:12-16
Think about that.
Peace out.
Read these chapters now with the BIBLE READER to the right of this post or at http://www.biblegateway.com/, or with your own Bible, if you have it! This is a fantastic book to read, people, and it'll only take around 10 minutes.
PERSECUTE:
to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief.
People are a little confused when it comes to being a Christian. They think that all the sudden their lives will be fine and dandy, and that Jesus fixes everything. But sadly, that isn't the case. Yeah, Jesus will always be there to help you get through stuff.
But do we get made fun of and persecuted for believing in Jesus? Yes.
And do we have to go out of our comfort zones to reach people we normally wouldn't? Yes again.
And do we have to put aside our wonderful lives to help others? Yes yet another time.
So, I don't know where this rumor about Christians having it easy came about. Whoever started that is a little fibber and bent the truth a little too far. But yes, God still loves them.
I loved today's reading, because it comforted me in my times where I felt like there's no hope. So many things today lead me to believe that being a Christian isn't worth it! And that my life isn't getting fixed any time soon.
But guess what? Today's reading reminded me that this is life on earth. It lasts for a mere 80 years, 90 years, 100, tops. And what comes after that? This everlasting hope and joy that literally last 1,000 lifetimes.
Our life is SO short compared to what's to come, and I want each and every one of you reading this to keep their hope in Jesus. I want everyone to know that, even when times get tough, things WILL get better because God has a plan. I'm a living example of that.
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
1st Peter 4:12-16
Think about that.
Peace out.
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