Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:13 ESV: But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Full disclosure time; I have never been more filled with the love and peace of God. However, my worldly existence from a worldly perspective is in distress. I have never felt more prosperous in my life yet from a worldly perspective I have never been closer to bankruptcy.
I have never been closer to God and His love yet the love of others has grown cold. As I read these verses today and write these words to you I am even more committed to endure. I am emboldened to live this ministry the Holy Spirit has given me.
In these verses, Jesus warns us to not be led astray. I feel all of these attacks are purposed to lead me astray. I am actually empowered and encouraged by these seemingly insurmountable trials. I am enduring and continuing to proclaim this gospel of the Kingdom.
I will trust God to the end; will you?
Today’s Prayer: Father God, I praise Your name and thank You for the teachings of Jesus. I trust You LORD. I am receiving tribulations that I know You are fully aware. I am crying out for Your help. I am also trusting in You as I endure to the end. I pray for Your blessings so I may provide for the needs of my family and to give to them as Jesus. I know You are here in this wilderness and I am trusting in Your power and Glory. All glory is Yours. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
I hear you Tom. Every time I watch the news I cry out, “how do You stand it Lord? I see so little of this world and the horrors within it and it drives me crazy. I can’t stop ISIS, I can’t stop….” You know what He tells me in each of these instances? “FOCUS ON ME!” That’s the only way any of us are going to be able to endure to the end. Blessings to you.
GREAT point Sue. I am at the beach and my daughter had given me a book that I was reading yesterday and it is all about seeking first the Kingdom of God. Thank you for sharing your testimony with us here and reminding me and everyone to FOCUS ON OUR LORD! In Him and with Him we will endure and do His will. Blessings and focus!