The true test of a believer is how we stand when persecution comes. Will we bow to the gods of the day, or stand for the God of the Bible? We will win our souls by standing firm for Jesus. When we stand up to Satan’s lies, to society’s agenda, and all opposition to truth, it will prove not only to the people opposing us, but it will prove to ourselves that what we believe has the power to protect. People don’t hate us because of who we are, they hate us because of the One that made us who we are. God will honor those that honor Him.
12 “But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will stand trial before kings and governors because you are My followers.13 But this will be your opportunity to tell them about Me.14 So don’t worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you,15 for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you!16 Even those closest to you–your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends–will betray you. They will even kill some of you.17 And everyone will hate you because you are My followers.18 But not a hair of your head will perish!19 By standing firm, you will win your souls.
Luke 21:12-19
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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