Encouragement in Christ JESUS - THU/27APR23 A.D.
" Then had the churches rest and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied." — Acts 9:31 [KJV] The form of godliness without the power, is sufficient to make men saints, good church-men, honest souls in the eyes of the carnal world. But when, by the power of the Spirit our hearts possess the faith of Jesus, it cannot be hid, but the life of Jesus also will be manifested in our walk and conversation. Then persecution awaits us, the world hates us, their former esteem for and good opinion of us, is changed into hatred and opposition. The word of the Lord must be fulfilled, "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." — II Timothy 3:12 . This is the lot of every disciple, it is a touchstone of faith; but this is overruled by our Master's wisdom, for His glory and our spiritual advantage. These have proved the most thriving seasons to the church of God, most prosper