Read:
Mark 13:3-13
Bible in one year:
Ezekiel 33-34
Psalms 73:18-28
Hymn:
Sing hymn 10
The Christian race is not a short one but a marathon; you know there is a
finish line but you can’t see it. Our Lord Jesus Christ did not hide
this truth from us when He said:
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”
Matthew 24:36
To endure suggests that one would have to live with some things that are
not compatible with our nature. This is a truth that some 21st century
believers are not ready to live with. Our Lord Jesus Christ said that we
should come and learn of Him. In the process of learning of Him, we
must take His yoke upon us. The burden of our Lord Jesus Christ is
justice, righteousness; love for God and acceptable service to humanity,
particularly those in the household of faith. The Bible says:
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
Galatians 6:10
What calls for endurance in the Christian walk and why should we endure?
Jesus Christ confronted the people of old about the fact that they
hated Him, because He stood for the truth which His Father sent Him to
tell the world.
“…ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I
have heard of God: this did not Abraham...Jesus said unto them, If God
were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from
God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.”
John 8:39-40,42
Against this background, our Lord Jesus Christ told His disciples and us
by extension that He was sending us forth as sheep in the midst of
wolves, and that we should be as wise as serpents, and as harmless as
doves. He went further to tell us what was to come:
“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”
Matthew 10:22
Beloved, as we journey through the wilderness of this world towards our
heavenly home, don’t let us forget that this way is a narrow one. It
takes a lot of discipline and self-denial to scale through successfully.
Straight is the gate and narrow is the way according to the Words of
our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us forge ahead and the Lord will see us
through to the heavenly Canaan in Jesus’ Name. Whatever situation that
may warrant your backsliding shall be destroyed this day in the mighty
Name of Jesus Christ. Go into the world today and obtain your victory in
Jesus’ Name.
Memorise:
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Mark 13:13
Prayer Point:
Father, please see me through the journey of life and don’t let me perish with the world.
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