WORTHY CAUSE TO SUFFER FOR

"Brothers and Sisters, count it all joy when you fall into various trials," or are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, "for great is your reward in Heaven; for, so they persecuted the prophets who were before you" (Matt. 5:10-12, Jas. 1:2-4). This makes faithful Ministers take pleasure in reproaches and distress for Christ's sake, knowing the LORD strengthens them in weakness; for tribulation produces patience and perseverance in good conduct, which rekindles our hope in Christ, and makes us perfect like our Lord (Rom. 5:3-5, 2 Cor. 12:10).
Jesus spoke to us for our courage and peace to be found in Him who has overcome the world; although, "you will have suffering in this world;" so, "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and pleading with Thanksgiving, let your request be known to God," our Father who protects hearts and minds, "considering that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us," as Overcomers in Christ Jesus (John 16:33, Rom. 8:18, Phil. 4:6-7).

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, for counting me worthy to be among the chosen, called to serve in Your Vineyard, living to the fulfillment of the Great Commission, no matter the challenges! Please keep me strengthened as I stay committed until the end, knowing that the Kingdom of God is guaranteed to all who are suffering for Your Name's sake,
Amen.

From Acts 5:40-41