I would recommend that you follow this link (click here) to read about the persecuted Church. It is graphic in some places so be aware. Beloved, the persecution is now. Meanwhile, we here in the States sit feeling immune, feeling invincible, worried and arguing over such meaningless and petty things.
The American Church needs to be awakened – our faith will be tested – will we be ready for the test? Here the words again of Whitefield who said –
The American Church needs to be awakened – our faith will be tested – will we be ready for the test? Here the words again of Whitefield who said –
"I love those that thunder out the word! The Christian world is in a deep sleep. Nothing but a loud voice can waken them out of it!"
One of the most provocative statements from the link above was this - “Don’t pray against persecution, pray for perseverence…”
Are we willing to pray in this way? Oh for the grace to faithfully represent Christ in peace or persecution to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Are we willing to pray in this way? Oh for the grace to faithfully represent Christ in peace or persecution to the glory of God.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Pastor Ed
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