PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

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Are We Ready to Suffer for Christ?

Suffering and martyrdom for Christ Jesus is not a new concept, and has been around ever since He walked in human-form upon the earth. In many parts of the world the Christians ask the question: “What have you suffered for Christ today?” Because the persecution is on a daily basis. You may think, “But, that could never happen where I live”. My friend, in the current global politically demonic climate, we are well on our way to just that type of environment. Even now, millions of people that call themselves “Christians” are succumbing to the satanic deception that has taken root amongst even the fellowships of Christ.

Unless we are true disciples of Christ, continually in His word, seeking to draw nearer to Him, and to know and understand what He is conveying to us about all that is going on around us; about what to participate in and what not to participate in – then we are highly susceptible to being deceived by the prince of this world – without even being aware that we are being deceived. Why? Because through the hardness of our hearts, we are not able to hear the still and small voice of the Holy Spirit. For many, the cares of this world have drowned-out the Lord; more concerned about what we will do to hold on to our current life and well-being, then trusting the Lord with all the consequences of being obedient to Him.

So, back to the question: “Are we ready to suffer for Christ?” The current political push is to label Christians as “domestic terrorists” in order to silence us. Social media has already taken steps to silence us, and this trend will continue to develop and grow until every “Christian” will be forced to show our true allegiance – to God (through Jesus Christ), or to self (through the world). The true disciple of Christ has no reason to fear the repercussions of obedience to Him, and His word, as the Lord knows what is best for us. If we are faithful, and remain in the Lord, then we will reap the eternal benefits that are only available to the faithful in Christ.

“God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting way — the path that brings me back to you.” ~ Psalm 139:23-24 (TPT)