ENDURING THE PAIN, THE TRIAL AND THE TEST OF OUR FAITH FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST; IN DOING SO, IT WILL MAKE US GROW AMD BUILD OUR FAITH IN THE FINISHED WORK ON THE CROSS. Philippians 1:28-29:And do not [for a moment] be frightened {or} intimidated in anything by your opponents {and} adversaries, for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign (proof and seal) to them of [their impending] destruction, but [a sure token and evidence] of your deliverance {and} salvation, and that from God. For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christs sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. Psalm:34:18-20:The Lord is close to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow for sin {and} are humbly {and} thoroughly penitent. Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken. WE ARE NEVER ALONE, IN THE MIDST OF EVERY TRIAL, WE HAVE THE COMFORTER, THE SPIRIT OF GOD, WHICH SUPPLY THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO TAKE US THROUGH.2Cor:12:8-9:Three times I called upon the Lord {and} besought [Him] about this {and} begged that it might depart from me; But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for {My} strength {and} power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) {and show themselves most effective} in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses {and} infirmities, that the strength {and} power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me! THE LORDS EYES ARE UPON THOSE HE HAS CALLED AND CHOSEN, AND HE WILL NOT LET THEIR FEET SLIP: 1 Peter 3:12-18: For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye : and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: LET US NOT BE CONSUMED BY SELF AMBITIONS, BUT ESTEEMING OTHERS ABOVE SELF INTEREST:Philippians 2:3-5 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Colossians 3:13:Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 1 Peter 2:18-23:Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it , if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it , ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 1 Peter 4:1:Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. REJOICING WHEN BEING REPROACH FOR THE SAKE OF KINGDOM OF GOD:1 Peter 4:12-14: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye ; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 1 Peter 4:19:Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 5:10:But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you . GREAT IS OUR REWARD ON EARTH AND IN HEAVEN FOR GOING THROUGH TRIALS AND PERSECUTION FOR THE SAKE OF GOD KINGDOM.Mat:5:11-12: Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous--with life-joy and satisfaction in Gods favor and salvation, regardless of your outward conditions) are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account.Be glad {and} supremely joyful, for your reward in heaven is great (strong and intense), for in this same way people persecuted the prophets who were before you. [II Chron. 36:16.] IN TESTING OF OUR FAITH, IT WILL REQUIRE PATIENCE TO HAVE HER PERFECT WORKS IN OUR CHRISTIAN RACE: James:1:2-4:Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in {or} encounter trials of any sort {or} fall into various temptations.Be assured {and} understand that the trial {and} proving of your faith bring out endurance {and} steadfastness {and} patience.But let endurance {and} steadfastness {and} patience have full play {and} do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing. IN ALL THINGS, I MEAN IN EVERY SITUATION WE MIGHT FOUND OURSELVES, LETS REJOICE AND BE THANKFUL, FOR THERE IS NO SITUATION WE ARE INTO RIGHT NOW, THAT IS HIDDEN OR NOT SEEN BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. NOTHING OCCURE TO GOD SUDDENLY, HE KNEW THE END FROM THE BEGINNING AND HE HAS A READY MADE SOLUTION TO EVERY SITUATION IN LIFE. Isaiah:46:10 Declaring the end {and} the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure {and} purpose. Psalm:139:15-16: My frame was not hidden from You when I was being formed in secret [and] intricately {and} curiously wrought [as if embroidered with various colors] in the depths of the earth [a region of darkness and mystery]. Your eyes saw my unformed substance, and in Your book all the days [of my life] were written before ever they took shape, when as yet there was none of them. Heb:4:13-15:And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open {and} exposed, naked {and} defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do. Inasmuch then as we have a great High Priest Who has [already] ascended {and} passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith in Him]. For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand {and} sympathize {and} have a shared feeling with our weaknesses {and} infirmities {and} liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST HEARS EVERY CRIES, SEES EVERY PAINS, HE HAS ONCE WALKED THE PATH WE ARE WALKING RIGHT NOW, HE UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING THAT IS GOING ON IN OUR LIVES, AND THATS WHY HE SENT US THE HOLY SPIRT TO ACT ON HIS BEHALF IN OUR LIVES. John:14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever-14:26 But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you. LET US HOLD ON, IT WONT BE TOO LONG BEFORE WE WILL SEE THAT TURNAROUND WE DESIRED OF THE LORD, BECAUSE OF HIS FAITHFULNESS. 1Thess:5:24 Faithful is He Who is calling you [to Himself] {and} utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it [fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you]. LET US CONSIDER OUR CONFESSION IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS AND TEST OF LIFE, BECAUSE OUR CONFESSION MUST NOT BE DETERMINE BY THE PHYSICAL EVENTS GOING ON IN OUR LIVES NOW, THEY ARE TEMPORAL. 2Cor:4:18 Since we consider {and} look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal (brief and fleeting), but the things that are invisible are deathless {and} everlasting. Heb:3:1 SO THEN, brethren, consecrated {and} set apart for God, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we confessed [as ours when we embraced the Christian faith]. Pro:18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. LET US ALLOW OUR CONFESSION ALIGNING TO WHOM WE ARE IN CHRIST, AND NOT ABOUT THE REPORTS OF WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND US. WE ARE CHILDREN OF SUPERNATURAL, WE ARE BY PASSING THE NATURAL, AND WALKING IN THE SUPERNATURAL, BECAUSE THAT IS THE REALM WE AS A TRUE BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN OPERATES. Heb:12:22-24: But rather, you have come to Mount Zion, even to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to countless multitudes of angels in festal gathering, And to the church (assembly) of the Firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to the God Who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect, And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood which speaks [of mercy], a better {and} nobler {and} more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
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