Category: tribulation-persecution-trials-testing
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Strength in Weakness
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10
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Steadfast Under Trial
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He…
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Weight of Eternal Glory
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that…
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Suffered a While
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 kit: Sparkle by Andrea Dicksinson
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Fiery Trial
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12-13 kit: Smokin’ by Kristmess Designs, free…
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Those in Prison and Mistreated
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3 Quickpage: Mezzaluna by KimB, page made by Hutchie full passage: Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.…
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Don’t Envy
Don’t be agitated by evildoers, and don’t envy the wicked. For the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out. Proverbs 24:19-20 kit: Harvest Gold by Optic Illusions; template: challenge Freebie by Optic Illusions Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing…
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The Witnesses (Part One)
martyr (noun): a person who is willing to suffer death for their faith rather than: a) to renounce it, b) to keep silent instead of testifying, or c) to behave in such a way as to damage their witness to firmly-held beliefs. Notice how the word “witness” is part of the definition of “martyr.” If…
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Beautiful
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in be ready, born again, bride of Christ, children of God, Christ’s return, deception-delusion-discernment, discipleship, faithful-steadfast, free will, freedom, gifts, Holy Spirit, hope, idolatry, Jesus-Messiah-the Christ, kingdom of God, last days-end times, love, lukewarm Christians, mark of the beast, repentance, salvation-redemption, sanctification, sexual immorality, sovereignty, temple of God, thanksgiving-grateful, the Church, tribulation-persecution-trials-testing, walk in the Spirit, wisdom-truth, worship-praise-honorThis devotional was originally written by me in December, 2014, but not published anywhere until 2016, and then updated in July, 2018 (and deleted the parts of it which had been split up into 20 posts). I have updated it again in December, 2022. The entire article can be downloaded as plain text pdf with…
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Example of Suffering and Patience
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. James 5:10 papers: What a Feeling by Mye de Leon, elements: Butterfly Whimsy by Jumpstart Designs, Match Made in Heaven Boho Baby by Psychozoe Designs, template by Akizo Designs (modified) Here is the whole passage: Be…
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Armies of Angels
Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out His plans, listening for each of His commands. Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels who serve Him and do His will! Praise the Lord, everything He has created, everything in all His kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord. Psalm…
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Suffer for It
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Proverbs 22:3 leaves: What a Hoot by Kristmess Designs, cluster frame and paper by Raspberry Road
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Distresses
The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Psalm 25:17 paper: Bittersweet by Raspberry Road, clusters by Etc. by Danyale and Valentina Creations
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To Inherit or Not to Inherit
The reason I write about the topic of this article is that people have been deceived into thinking it’s okay. With some of the other things in the list in the Bible passage below, people KNOW they are wrong things to do, but sometimes do them without even realizing it–or they slip from time to…
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Put to Shame
Hear the word of the LORD, you who tremble at His word: “Your brothers who hate you and cast you out for My name’s sake have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified, that we may see your joy’; but it is they who shall be put to shame.” Isaiah 66:5 kit: Autumn Tones by Kristmess…
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Humble in Spirit
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:19 kit: Peacocks on Parade by Kristmess Designs, template by Fiddle Dee Dee Designs Daniel 11:21 (NLT) “The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal…
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Who’s Your Daddy?
A word of encouragement to be ready when Jesus returns: Please don’t buy it if the devil tries to sell you the lie that children of God can enjoy their sins just as much as the rest of the world. Our old nature loves to hear it, because its just plain easier to go along…
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Light and Salt (or Stand Up for the REAL Jesus, the TRUE Light of the World)
Please don’t think that to be a “nice” person or “good” Christian that you have to accept the ways of the world when they go against the moral values taught in the Bible. Really – God made some people in the wrong gender of body, or He made a mistake when He made genders at…
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How to Live in Your Last Days
I personally believe for many reasons that we are in the last days before the return of Jesus, but it doesn’t really matter if I’m right or not. None of us knows when our own last moment on this earth will be, and so we should be living as though that could be at any…
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A Willing Heart
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also. 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 God doesn’t forcefully take anything from us in this age of grace. That would be…
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Your Team
As I write, baseball and softball seasons are in full swing. Earlier, people picked the members to play on their teams, put in countless hours of practice, and so on. Perhaps some who previously played for one team are now playing for another. Things change constantly in this world, including in sports, so we never…
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Set Free
When I felt this message beginning in my heart a few days ago and began to write it down, I didn’t have an idea yet what I would call it or when I would finish it, but God did. So here we are celebrating Independence Day in the United States once again and here is…
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Not Disgraced or Ashamed
‘I was not disobedient nor did I turn back. I gave My back to those who strike Me, and My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting. For the Lord GOD helps Me, therefore, I am not disgraced. Therefore, I have set My face…
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Robots
I always say that if God wanted robots, He would have made them–but He didn’t. He gave us free will–which we LOVE when we are getting our way and HATE when others are getting their way that negatively affects us. But another thought about robots is this: How could a robot possibly be made in…
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Not of The World
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I…