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Key Verse

“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15).

Text —2 Timothy 3:10-13

Message

Persecution refers to harm, hurt or harassment inflicted on followers of Jesus Christ because of their faith. Jesus made it abundantly clear that His followers would face tribulations and trouble in the world. He aptly identified the disciples as sheep among wolves; harmless people in the midst of a fierce and hostile people. In the battle between good and evil, Christians (the Church), have chosen to be aligned with Jesus. And as long as the epic battle continues, persecution will continue to be a stark reality for the followers of the Lamb. Remember Stephen? He went through it. And so did the rest of the disciples Christ left behind. Persecution may come from civil rulers, employers, fellow students, teachers, neighbours, friends, relatives, family members, people of false religious faiths, or even other members of the church.

The counsel of God to believers regarding persecutions is to endure till the end. Endurance means patience in tribulation, perseverance in well-doing, persistence in prayers and preservation of the faith till the end. “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved” Matthew 24:13.

 

 

Quote

Remember Stephen? He went through it.

Challenge

Determine to endure till the end.

Prayer for today

Lord, give me the grace to endure till the end.