Do you ever wonder how we as believers will spend eternity? In the last chapters of Revelation, John answers that question when he reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I too can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus! …
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1 Peter 4:14
There is a quote by Dr. Charles Stanley that says, “Persecution can cause either growth or bitterness in the Christian life. It is our response that determines the outcome.” The early believers of the Asia Minor church were being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus. And now almost two thousand years later, Christians are still being persecuted. Following Jesus isn’t easy. And nowhere in the Bible does God say the life of a Christian will be smooth sailing. In fact He promises just the opposite. But we can let the trials of life make us bitter, or we can rejoice in the suffering we endure on behalf of Jesus. Bitterness turns us away from the Lord, and hardens our hearts. But joy reminds us that the Spirit of God dwells in us, and deepens our relationship with Him. And God promises that if we share in Christ’s sufferings, one day we will also share in His glory.
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Do you ever wonder how we as believers will spend eternity? In these last chapters of Revelation, John answers that question when he reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I too can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus! …
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Life is hard. There are no two ways about it. The Bible refers to life as a race. And in the running of this race, we encounter hurdles of trials along the track. When we hit those curves in life, the Lord calls us to dig our heels deep into our faith, keep our eyes on Him, and patiently endure to the end. …
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