Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

Focus on Eternal Perspective

Keep an eternal perspective in mind, remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. While persecution in this world may be difficult to endure, it pales in comparison to the glory that awaits us in eternity. Find comfort and hope in the promise of God's presence and the assurance of His faithfulness.

By leaning on God's strength and wisdom, responding with love and grace, and remaining steadfast in your faith, you can navigate small forms of persecution with resilience and integrity. Trust that God will empower you to overcome every challenge and use your experiences to shine His light in a darkened world.

Count the cost

Jesus warned His disciples that following Him would not be easy, but He promised to be with them always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).

Think for a moment of the most worthless, unnecessary purchase you have made in recent years. Perhaps it was an electric shaver that now sits in the garage or an article of clothing that will never be worn. It is important to realize that this item was not purchased with your money; it was bought with your time, which you traded for money. In effect, you swapped a certain portion of your allotted days on earth for that piece of junk that now clutters your home. (Dr. James Dobson & Ron Blue, Four Principles of Money Management, Family.org web site).

For that purchase, you traded time you could have spent with your family, that you now have to spend working. Let me ask you, how many of your son’s ball games will you have to miss working overtime, in order to buy that bigger house? How many of your daughter’s recitals will that new computer cost you?

Trust in God's Sovereignty

As we navigate the uncertainties and challenges of persecution, it's essential to anchor our trust in the sovereign God who reigns over all. Regardless of the trials we may encounter, we can find hope and confidence in His unwavering presence and unfailing love.

[Hebrews 13:5]

In Hebrews 13:5, we're reminded of God's promise to never leave us or forsake us. This assurance is a source of great comfort and strength, especially during times of persecution. Knowing that God is with us, even in the midst of trials, gives us the courage to persevere and trust in His sovereignty.

[Romans 8:35-39]

In Romans 8:35-39, the apostle Paul poses a powerful question: 'Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?' He goes on to list various hardships, including persecution, famine, and danger, yet he emphatically declares that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. In fact, Paul asserts that in the face of such trials, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Emphasizing God's Power

It's crucial to recognize that our ability to endure persecution and remain steadfast in our faith doesn't come from our own strength or resilience, but from the power of God working within us. Even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, we can have confidence that God's sovereignty prevails, and His love sustains us.