On Sunday I attended the "Church History" class.
The first lesson was on the early history of the church, which we saw much persecution going on.
Yesterday I was reading the book "Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days" by Kay Arthur, and it was quoting Acts 5 where the apostles chose 7 deacons and devoted themselves to Prayer and Ministry of the Word.
Today's devotion "From Faith to Faith" by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland is about persecution as well.
The opening verse was taken from 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
But interestingly of all the passages that spoke on persecution the Scripture reading was from Acts 5, and starting from verse 1 to 15, talking about the apostles wanting to devote themselves to Prayer and Word and choosing Stephen, and how people were opposing Stephen.
Sometimes I wonder whether all this are just coincidence...
God, are You trying to tell me something?
Persecution on the way?
Right now I'm already struggling with so many things and its not settled yet. Please delay any more persecution for awhile O God....
But when it does come, help me to stand strong in You, that my faith may be refined and proven true, and may it encourage others to remain in You as well.
Thank You Jesus.
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