Dear suffering lambs, for the name and the sake of Jesus; be valiant for HIS truth, and faithful, and you will know the presence of Christ with you. Look to HIM who has suffered for you, who has bought you, and will feed you; HE says: "Be of good courage, for I have overcome the world;" who destroys the devil and his works; and bruises the serpent's head. I say, look to Christ, who is your refuge, in whom you have rest and peace. To you it is given not only to believe, but also to suffer for HIS name's sake. They who would live godly in Christ Jesus; shall suffer persecution by those ungodly professors who are not of HIM. Therefore be valiant for GOD'S truth upon the earth, and look above that cause which makes you suffer to Christ, who was before it was, and will be after it is gone. Christ the King reigns; and HIS power is over all, who bruises the serpent's head, and destroys the devil and his works, and was before he was. So all of you live and walk in Christ Jesus; let nothing come between you and GOD, save Christ, in whom you have life, salvation, rest and peace with GOD. GEORGE FOX
_________________Martin G. Smith
There is an element to add to such holy and good words, my brother.It is good to suffer for the sake of Christ. Consider His words through His servant: . . . "But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God." (1 Peter 2:20)We should not seek ease but endurance. It is to the glory of Christ and by that to the Father in heaven that we suffer for His sake. What shall be said of Paul's words:"Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christs afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church."
_________________Paul Horton
B*U*M*P !!
hi,suffering??? not here...