“And
God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all
sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” 2 Cor 9:8
There
is a hymn that sings…”Are ye able,” said the Master, “to be crucified with me?
Thinking of the lyrics stirred me to reflect on such a question from our
Saviour. “Are Ye Able” calls
us to publicly declare our willingness to encounter personal sacrifice and even
persecution because of our faith. The
reality, though, is that we've experienced little or no physical persecution in
this country because of our faith. Certainly
not to the extent faced by believers in many countries around the world and
clearly not to the extent suffered by Paul.
What kind of physical abuse would you tolerate without forsaking
Christ? Or even financial or social
abuse? It’s a sobering question we each
need to ponder. We must continue growing
in our wisdom and faith as to be prepared for the battle whenever it confronts
us. Paul serves as an example of
commitment to be imitated, no matter what level of persecution we face: “…for I am ready not only to be bound only,
but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts
21:13. Are you a voice for Christ are
you standing on truth?
HSAY…Todd
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