28 February

ABC’s of victory

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria…Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
Acts 8:1, 4
  • A lthough things are not perfect
  • B ecause of trial or pain
  • C ontinue in thanksgiving.
  • D o not begin to blame,
  • E ven when the times are hard.
  • F ierce winds are bound to blow.
  • G od is forever able.
  • H old on to what you know,
  • I magine life without His love,
  • J oy would cease to be.
  • K eep thanking Him for all the things
  • L ove imparts to thee.
  • M ove out of “Camp Complaining.”
  • N o weapon that is known,
  • O n earth can yield the power
  • P raise can do alone.
  • Q uit looking at the future,
  • R edeem the time at hand,
  • S tart every day with worship.
  • T o “thank” is a command
  • U ntil we see Him coming
  • V ictorious in the sky.
  • W e’ll run the race with gratitude,
  • X alting God most high.
  • Y es, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, but…
  • Z ion waits in glory…where none are ever sad!

Response

Today I will accept the biblical teaching and the many church growth examples that suffering often brings about a greater harvest of souls.

Prayer

Lord, we pray today for Your fast-growing suffering churches around the world. May they be encouraged as they see many more souls added to Your kingdom.

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From DAILY NUGGETS FROM THE LION’S DEN – Devotionals to help you “Stand Strong Through The Storm” by Paul Estabrooks.

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