Matthew 3:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. (NLT) -Romans 12:14
How can someone really have an attitude of blessing towards the person who persecutes you? It's counter-intuitive. The only way is by changing your thoughts towards the persecution. If you really believed that persecution will make you a better, stronger person then it will change your heart towards the persecutor. Do you believe in the power of persecution?
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Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. (NLT) -Hebrews 10:36
How do you handle unsolicited criticism? Does your pride get hurt after you've done your best and still are scoffed at? How do you handle criticism from other Christians for doing the will of God? Yes, it's difficult. But you need to carry on with a patient endurance. This endurance you can surely draw from your faith to overcome any criticism.
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