29 December

Stand strong through all storms

But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matthew 10:19-20

Concluding Thoughts:

  1. Ours is the Kingdom. No matter what setbacks we see or experience, in the end the Kingdom will revert to our Lord and we will reign with Him.
  2. Ours is the victory through dying and living again – victory through being able to drink the cup of evil and injustice poured out and not being consumed by it.
  3. Ours is the responsibility of caring for our suffering brethren, especially converts and those in countries more restrictive and repressive than ours.
  4. Ours is the responsibility of reaching those who still sit in darkness.
  5. Ours are the lives that should manifest purity and Christlikeness.
  6. Ours are the hearts that should be willing to pay the price to bring peace and understanding among men and between men and God. Hearts willing to be proactive. Hearts willing to stand at the end of the day and having done all, stand.
  7. Ours is the challenge to stand strong through all the storms we face and come through the fire refined and purified to walk the way of the cross before a dying world.

Response

Today I will rest in the Lord realizing that when pressures come, He is with me and His Spirit will give me the right words to speak.

Prayer

Pray for those who like Forootan above are forced to leave the home land they love because of their witness to the gospel of Christ.

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

Used with permission.