Thoughts on Today's Verse...
This verse is a bit hard for me to say because I know how blessed I am. Trouble and distress do not seem to be a part of my vocabulary right now, although they have been in the past. However, in many places in our world today, believers are under attack, live under the threat of persecution, and face martyrdom. Their love for God, Jesus, and the work of Jesus, and their commitment to obedience outweigh the evil one's threats because they delight in God and in doing his will. Let's follow their example and delight in God's commands! May we be found faithful, even if the consequences of our faith are suffering, persecution, or death.
My Prayer...
Majestic and holy God, please bless and liberate your church under persecution and your precious people facing "trouble and distress." Give us, and give them, courage to be faithful, never surrendering our faith. We believe but help our unbelief.* We trust in you, O God, and we praise you:
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. (Jude 1:24-25)
* Mark 9:24.
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