Philippians 1:29 New International Version (NIV)
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of
Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
Suffer! How is suffering a privilege? It's not unless it is
for Jesus. Remember how the early apostles were joyful because they were
counted worthy to suffer for the name? (cf. Acts 5:41) You see, he
suffered for us so we could be saved. When we face suffering for the cause of
Christ and his Kingdom, we help inspire others to live faithfully in adversity
and show to all the genuineness of our faith. So few have anything worthy of their
living, dying, or suffering. We have reason for all three: our lives will be
caught up in Jesus' victory! (cf. Rom. 8:32-39; 1 Cor. 15)
Thought for today:
Do I suffer because I held on to my convictions or because I make poor
decisions?
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