Please
The writer of Hebrews tells us,
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2.
We are going through difficult times, the likes of which we have never seen. The economy is at a standstill. Socialization is at a bear minimum. All because of a virus for which there is no cure.
Such times stretch our faith.
Here in the western democracies we are use to having our freedoms. To doing as we wish. Now however we are being asked to stay in doors. Keep our distance from those around us and even stay away from church.
At times like these I am reminded of our Christian brothers and sisters that are in parts of the world where being Christian is illegal. Where being a Christian can get you put in prison, attacked or even put to death.
At times like these for me the persecuted church is setting an example for us in the western democracies.
The persecuted church out of sheer necessity has kept it’s eyes on fixed on Jesus quite often in the most horrendous of situations. The persecuted church knows where their help comes from. They can say with the psalmist
It is also my hope that we here in the west will take time to pray for our brothers and sisters suffering persecution around the world, while at the same time dealing with the Covid-19 virus.
Please if you consider yourself a true follower of Christ Jesus, take a few moments to pray for those being persecuted for their faith around the world.
Please Pray
The writer of Hebrews tells us,
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2.
We are going through difficult times, the likes of which we have never seen. The economy is at a standstill. Socialization is at a bear minimum. All because of a virus for which there is no cure.
Such times stretch our faith.
Here in the western democracies we are use to having our freedoms. To doing as we wish. Now however we are being asked to stay in doors. Keep our distance from those around us and even stay away from church.
At times like these I am reminded of our Christian brothers and sisters that are in parts of the world where being Christian is illegal. Where being a Christian can get you put in prison, attacked or even put to death.
At times like these for me the persecuted church is setting an example for us in the western democracies.
The persecuted church out of sheer necessity has kept it’s eyes on fixed on Jesus quite often in the most horrendous of situations. The persecuted church knows where their help comes from. They can say with the psalmist
"I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1,2.
It is my hope that we Christians. We believers in Christ Jesus here in the west can also say this and truly mean it.It is also my hope that we here in the west will take time to pray for our brothers and sisters suffering persecution around the world, while at the same time dealing with the Covid-19 virus.
Please if you consider yourself a true follower of Christ Jesus, take a few moments to pray for those being persecuted for their faith around the world.
Please Pray
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