Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.
Hiya, guys!
So, many of us believe in Jesus, and will not deny it.
We wear shirts that talk about Jesus, we wear crosses- etc.
But, does that truly show that we belong to Christ?
How about the fact that we read our Bibles every now and then, pray to God sometimes and just altogether make a quiet time in the day- for Jesus?
So many of us think that living a godly life is easy and we’ve also grown up learning that when Christ comes into our life, we will receive blessings on top blessings on top of even MORE blessings!
But why isn’t it that we just want blessings, but cannot show our love to Christ Jesus through suffering?
Think about what the Lord has done for us on the cross. Consider what Christ’s disciples went through and suffered all for Christ’s name sake.
These stories aren’t just stories in the Bible, but these are things to take into consideration.
It is called imitating Christ.
If we are not suffering for the Lord, then what are we doing? If we are not suffering for the Lord, then what is the whole purpose of him having his blood spilled for us?
Think about it...
But as for now, stay focused, guys.
