Salvation Requires Witness

Responses to God's Faithfulness

God is Faithful

Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) 

Faith Saves

Mark 13:9-13 New International Version
9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me, you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

For Reflection

As God confederates, we are change agents. In organizations, those people who initiate change almost always suffer personal losses. Yet, the change that was initiated may actually become realized in policy and practice. For Christians, the effect of this phenomenon is multiplied because our values and practices run counter to commonly held norms.

Christians are asked to be non-violent, to be forgiving rather than vengeful, to champion justice over malicious enforcement of rules, to create systems that distribute the resources of a governed body equitably among its people. Christians reject selfishness for humble servitude. We practice love and reject hate. We challenge false prophets and despots.

Pray

Pray often about all things so that in your suffering for the love of God and the Way of Jesus Christ, you will remain steadfast.  When life's tribulations frustrate you, pray and listen for Christ, whispering from your soul, "Remember Me and take comfort in My promise.

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