Recently, the Islamic State executed dozens of Christians on the shores of Libya. But as
horrific an event as it is, many people are unable to see beyond the futility
of such an act. ISIS is attempting to
eradicate the Christian faith by killing and inducing fear. It is the same action that the Jewish leaders
took to silence Jesus by hanging him upon the cross. It is the same action that Rome took in
sending thousands of Christians to the arena to be torn to shreds by wild
animals. It is the same action that
Communist China, both in the past and today, has taken when Christians are
jailed, tortured, and killed for their faith.
Such action is futile because, though the people of God be
jailed, tortured, and killed, the gospel message that makes them the people of
God does not stop moving. It is active
and saving souls even in the midst of war and death. The body may die and the mouth may no longer
be able to speak the truth of the gospel message, but the Word of God cannot be
stopped.
In 2 Timothy 2:8-9, Paul reminds Timothy that though Paul
is bound by chains the Word of God cannot and will not be bound. How is this encouraging to us as His
people? How does this affect my life as
a disciple of Christ? Should I fear the
persecution of God’s people?
Join us this week as we study God’s Word, encouraging one
another, and growing in our faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.
Striving to know Christ and make him known.
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