Don't forget all the hard times you went through when you first received the light. Sometimes you were abused and mistreated in public, and at other times you shared in the sufferings of others. You were kind to people in jail. And you gladly let your possessions be taken away, because you knew you had something better, something that would last forever.
Keep on being brave! It will bring you great rewards. Learn to be patient, so you will please God and be given what he has promised. As the Scriptures say,
“God is coming soon!
It won't be very long.
The people God accepts
will live because
of their faith.
But he isn't pleased
with anyone
who turns back.”
We are not like those people who turn back and get destroyed. We will keep on having faith until we are saved.
Hebrews 10:32-39
Are you as a Christian ever tempted to turn back to your old way of life? Contrary to the opinion of some, becoming a follower of Jesus Christ does not solve all of your problems instantly and give you a peaceful and trouble free life.
The truth is that when you accept Jesus Christ you are stepping in to a life of turmoil and trouble and one that cannot be lived successfully without supernatural power from above continually strengthening your walk.
Here on this earth Christians live at peace in the midst of all kinds of trouble. It is only when we reach the Heavenly Shores that the troubles will leave and the Peace will remain.
The greatest temptation for a Christian walking on the troubled road of earth is the temptation to turn back to the old way of life. You may say, "I had troubles before but now they are constant and terrible." Never forget that now you have the power of God's Holy Spirit living in you as you face the problems of each day!
"Lord Jesus, I thank You that You did not turn back and go back to Heaven when things got difficult here on this earth. Thank You Lord for not leaving me here with no hope. Please come soon and help me to keep on with You and never turn back. May You be praised forever. Amen."
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