Memorise: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he
that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Mark 13:13
“But of
that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angles of heaven, but my Father
only.” Matthew 24:36
To endure
suggests that one would have to live with some things that are not compatible
with our nature. This is a truth that some 21st century
believers are not ready to live with. Our Lord Jesus Christ said that we should
come and learn of Him. In the process of learning from Him, we must take His
yoke upon us. The burden of our Lord Jesus Christ is justice, righteousness;
love for God and acceptable service of humanity, particularly those in the household
of faith. The Bible says:
“As we
have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them
who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10
What calls
for endurance in Christian walk and why should we endure? Jesus Christ
confronted the people of old about the fact that they hated Him, because He
stood for the truth which His Father sent Him to tell the world.
“… If ye
were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham. But now ye seek to
kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this
did not Abraham … If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded
forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.” John
8:39-40, 42
Against
this background, our Lord Jesus Christ told His disciples and us by extension,
that He was sending us forth as sheep in the midst of wolves, and that we
should be as wise as serpents, and as harmless as doves. He went further to
tell us what was to come:
“And ye
shall be hated of all men of my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end
shall be saved.” Mathew 10:22
Beloved, as
we journey through the wilderness of this world towards our heavenly home,
don’t let us forget that this way is a narrow one. It takes a lot of discipline
and self-denial to scale through successfully. Straight is the gate and narrow
is the way according to the Words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us forge ahead
and the Lord will see us through to the heavenly Canaan
in Jesus’ name. Whatever situation that may warrant your backsliding shall be
destroyed this day in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Go into the world today
and obtain your victory in Jesus’ name.
Prayer
Point: Father, please see me through the journey of life and don’t let me
perish with the world.
Read: Mark 13:3-13, And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against
the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell
us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these
things shall be fulfilled? 5 And Jesus answering them began to
say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: 6 For many shall come
in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 7 And
when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such
things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. 8 For
nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall
be earthquakes in divers places, and
there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 But
take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the
synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings
for my sake, for a testimony against them. 10 And the gospel
must first be published among all nations. 11 But when they
shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall
speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that
hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. 12 Now
the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and
children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to
death. 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake:
but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Bible in one year: Ezekiel 33:34, Psalms 73:18-28
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