BE READY FOR PERSECUTION!

” Yes, and all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Persecution comes in many forms. It may come in the form of harsh words, words that make fun of others or it may come in the form of hurtful actions to those it hates. It doesn’t make a difference in what form it comes what makes a difference is that, as a follower of Jesus, we are ready to stand against it. Jesus, Peter, Paul and all of the other disciples of Christ were persecuted. As a matter of fact, they were persecuted to the fullest. They were spit upon, had rocks thrown at them, were made fun of and, in the end, they died in ways that were hideous and without humanness. As we begin our journey to follow Christ, we do not know the ways we will be persecuted. However, what makes a difference is how we react to the persecution. We must do away with anger, course words and other worldly ways to treat those who treat us badly. Our Lord wants us to turn away from these harsh ways and instead, treat all with the love and affection he showed while he was on this earth. This isn’t easy but if we follow the ways of the Holy Spirit these ways become much easier. Those around us will begin to take notice and a change may begin to take place in their lives. If we listen, pray and meditate upon His word His ways will precede all of those of the world. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!