Persecutions

21 June

Was reading 2 Timothy 3 this morning and the Lord was asking me to look at the life of Paul. In his instruction to Timothy, he charged him to know his teaching, his way of life, his purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions, suffering that he endured because the Lord delivered him from all of them. Can we look up in times of difficulty and pain? In verse 12, Paul said this, “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and imposter will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” That’s where Scripture comes in for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for good work.

As we look and pray in preparation of the 100k blessing, do not allow our hearts to be distracted by difficulties, temptations and challenges around us. Instead, continue in what we have been learning and develop godly convictions.