For Good Friday service each year I give out a Scripture wristband. This past Good Friday, the wristbands I distributed are black with royal blue letters and the message is based on 2 Timothy 2:12 -- "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him..." (2 Timothy 2:12 KJV)
This passage from 1 Peter truly compliments 2 Timothy 2:12:
"Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does." (1 Peter 5:8-11 MSG)
2 comments:
Lord, help me to live life with eternity in mind. May I always be grateful for the resources entrusted to me, but help me to remember that stuff won’t last forever. My hope and joy are in you, not in earthly things. Also, help me to be mindful that suffering won’t last forever. No matter how difficult life gets, You Lord will be with me all the time, and you will make me stronger through the suffering. You are compassionate and merciful. Help me to NEVER forget that!
So glad He has placed eternity in our souls!!!
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