The Whirlwind of Life
Sometimes life is going along just as peaceful and it may seem as if it couldn't go any better. I truly enjoy this time of year with the cooler temperatures and the beautiful leaves. As I was getting gas last night on my way home, my car had a bit of battery trouble. And it was at that time, chilly and late at night, I truly found myself staring down the gauntlet. On one side of the coin of humanity, I was staring down an individual threatening me with a knife, and saying no I needed to leave. But I just got in my car and locked the doors, and after he left, another couple came and were nice enough to get my car back up and running. We got to talking about how people are so different, both in mannerisms and how they act.
It is no secret that I'm not perfect and I don' t want to be at all. There is no bone in my body that could ever match perfection, because God is the only one. You may ask me was I scared last night? The honest answer is not at all. But I will tell you that with all that happening to me, I felt a strange calm in the midst of everything.
You never know why my car broke down, and why did that guy threaten me that way for a simple request that is common as sunlight. My wife and I had been talking a few hours before about how times are going to change, and how bad it is going get. But Jesus Christ suffered a lot more than we will ever imagine. I will be completely honest and tell you that I was thinking about blogs to write about, what is going to happen with the elections and whatnot.
I will close this with saying how Paul, Peter and John as well as millions after that in the generations to come, have suffered while they were following Jesus Christ, But you need to remember that it wasn't Jesus Christ's doing at all. The real reason that drove the people behind the orders to kill and torture the disciples, was the people that did not know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
Just remember that God sees what is done to His people, and will deal with those that persecute you "Romans 12:19: "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' and bless those that help you".
God will also notice those that help you Matthew 25:40: "The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Putting people on blast is something that I don't do or appreciate having done. This blog post is just a simple reminder to be careful and know that their are good people out there still.
Galatians 6:2: "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
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