Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Topic: STANDING FIRM
Text: Read: 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 10-11; Ps. 25
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which ye have been taught whether by word, or our epistle” (2 Thess. 2:15).
Apostle Paul informed the young believers in the busy seaport of Thessalonica that they would suffer hardships and persecution for their beliefs. He knew their beliefs would be tested and so encouraged them to be prepared and to overcome by standing firm on the doctrines of Christ received from the apostles.
Today, just as in the time of the Thessalonians, our faith in Christ is constantly under attack. Christian beliefs are laughed at and criticized by the heathen, who lack adequate knowledge of the word of God. In many places, Christians are not even allowed to preach, conduct evangelism, and have public prayers or to meet and worship. Our moral values are also under attack. How should we respond? Like the Thessalonians, we should stand firm in our beliefs without wavering, hold on to the sacred doctrines of Christ our Saviour and pray for the grace to continue steadfastly in the Word of God.
Standing firm is never easy, especially when people you expect to stand with you derail and join the bandwagon of evil. Nevertheless, we should be bold and courageous even in the face of fierce opposition. God’s word has always and will forever prevail. The devil is already a defeated foe and knows his time will soon be up, so he stirs up stiff opposition to the word and will of God. Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Gal. 6:9).
Prayer: Dear Father, help us to stand firm and hold on to the teachings You passed unto us. We know we are not alone. Give us the strength to stand firm in our beliefs, we pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 50. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Topic: STANDING FIRM
Text: Read: 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 10-11; Ps. 25
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which ye have been taught whether by word, or our epistle” (2 Thess. 2:15).
Apostle Paul informed the young believers in the busy seaport of Thessalonica that they would suffer hardships and persecution for their beliefs. He knew their beliefs would be tested and so encouraged them to be prepared and to overcome by standing firm on the doctrines of Christ received from the apostles.
Today, just as in the time of the Thessalonians, our faith in Christ is constantly under attack. Christian beliefs are laughed at and criticized by the heathen, who lack adequate knowledge of the word of God. In many places, Christians are not even allowed to preach, conduct evangelism, and have public prayers or to meet and worship. Our moral values are also under attack. How should we respond? Like the Thessalonians, we should stand firm in our beliefs without wavering, hold on to the sacred doctrines of Christ our Saviour and pray for the grace to continue steadfastly in the Word of God.
Standing firm is never easy, especially when people you expect to stand with you derail and join the bandwagon of evil. Nevertheless, we should be bold and courageous even in the face of fierce opposition. God’s word has always and will forever prevail. The devil is already a defeated foe and knows his time will soon be up, so he stirs up stiff opposition to the word and will of God. Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Gal. 6:9).
Prayer: Dear Father, help us to stand firm and hold on to the teachings You passed unto us. We know we are not alone. Give us the strength to stand firm in our beliefs, we pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 50. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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