Is God good all the time? Is He a merciful, gracious Father? Yes!
But wait. Is He also the good Father God of the African Christians whose whole villages are being decimated? The Father God of the Christians in the Middle East who are being tortured, raped, burned alive, beheaded? Yes!
Jesus said: “Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:11–12).
God has eternal eyes. He sees that great parade of those who have suffered marching through gates of splendor, singing the victors’ song. He sees them receiving their great reward, their crowns of glory, and positions of authority.
Ask God to help you love Him so much that no price will be too high to pay for Him.
Heavenly Father, thank You for sacrificing Your Son so I could be forgiven. Empower me with Your love, courage and boldness to stand for Christ’s sake whatever the cost. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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