Monday, February 1, 2010

Confronting the Storm

While worshipping recently, the Lord spoke to my heart and said that no matter what happens in the future, there are two things that man cannot take; my worshipful heart, and His word that is stored within me. I was reminded of Paul and Silas when they were in prison. I looked up the scripture (Acts 16:25) and realized that prayer is yet another thing man is unable to take. Paul and Silas had been stripped and beaten, then thrown into prison. Yet in the midst of their trouble they prayed and sang hymns to God. Guess what? The prisoners were listening to them. Paul and Silas were witnessing to the prisoners by their actions, in the midst of persecution.

I believe a day is coming in America that man will not put up with sound doctrine but will instead choose to persecute those who speak the Truth. Jesus said to “beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues” (Matthew 10:17, NKJV). A look at what is happening in other countries is a look into the future for America.

No matter how bad it gets, no matter what man may do to our bodies, man can never take our relationship with God away. We can always pray, praise, and meditate on His word, and through these persevere our trials. No one has the ability to keep us from them. Our success in times of trouble depends on our preparations here and now. Only with God will we be able to weather the storms of life. And when we rely on and worship God as Paul and Silas did, we can expect great things to happen!

1 comment:

  1. I loved: "I believe a day is coming in America that man will not put up with sound doctrine but will instead choose to persecute those who speak the Truth. Jesus said to 'beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues'" That one hits between the eyes! A day will come and is approaching. Thanks Hubby for reminding us.

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