“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realise that Christ Jesus is in youβunless, of course, you fail the test?”
2 Corinthians 13:5Β
Here’s the thing: when everything is going good, it’s super easy to follow Jesus. But when the going gets tough, will you stay when all the odds are stacked against you? When friends and family have given up on you, will you continue to stand with and for Jesus? When you’re broken and your life is coming apart by the seams, will you still trust Him? If you are faithful and stand – even if it’s just you by yourself – the crown of life that the Lord Himself prepared for us is waiting for you (Revelation 21:4-5).Β
We live in a world that can hammer fear into our hearts, thus shaking the foundation on which we stand. In the midst of suffering, pain, testing, sorrows, we ask God “Will You be there?”, but are we listening for His answer? He says “Fear not”. No matter what you’re facing, be it sickness, unemployment, or death knocking on your door, He says not to fear for He has not given us a fearful spirit (2 Timothy 1:7). We are the ones that allow fear to squeeze faith out of our hearts and fear is not of God.
We’ll be a threat to the enemy before we’re attacked. Welcome to the Christian experience for it’s not all about smelling the roses leaving yourself vulnerable allowing the enemy to pounce. We shouldn’t bend to the rhapsody of the world no matter how melodious and harmonious it might sound and look.Β
It’s super easy to follow Jesus. The true test is when the going gets tough, will you stay when all the odds are stacked against you? When friends and family have given up on you, will you continue to stand with and for Jesus? When you’re broken and your life is coming apart by the seams, will you still trust Him?
This is very encouraging, thank you.
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All glory to God. Thank you for stopping by and may God continue to bless you.
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You make a valid point. Serving Christ during the good times is easy. However, when times shift, we do everything but serve Christ or rely on him. Your post is a reminder to remain vigilant about our beliefs and adhere to them when it matters the most.
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Amen! The tough times are going to make or break us. Thank you for stopping by and may God continue to bless you.
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Praise the LORD Sister! These are the EXACT times we should serve Him. These are what all the milk and honey times are preparing us for! Glorious post!
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Yes! Amen! I’ve been doing reflections where my heart is concerned in this matter. All glory to God for this post. Thank you, me dearest! π
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You are most welcome me love, and I too seem to be constantly reflecting on being more diligent in this matter too. I fall really, really short more times than not but praise the LORD for He is ever patient, and merciful π
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Amen, me dearest, and may we continue to keep our eyes on Him.
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Tell me, who is like Jesus that we would want to trust anyone else?
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AMEN, sis! π
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βFear not for I am with thee! Neither be thou dismayed.β I donβt know how many times I have had to stand on that scripture and others like it! Iβm so glad He is our courage!
Oh I love the dragonflies pic! π
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Amen! That’s such a beautiful and promising scripture and we could always cling onto it in desperate times. Same, and thank you! I just love dragonflies! π
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Yes! Thereβs nothing like the comfort of the scriptures!
Dragonflies are my favorite! π
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Amen – beautifully written
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All glory to God! Thank you, my friend!
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My absolute pleasure
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