Stay Committed
It seems, lately, that whenever I turn on the news or read the newspaper, I’m always shocked at the broadcasts of the day. Just when I think things can’t get any worse – they do. I shouldn’t be surprised, though. God’s Word speaks over and over about what to expect in the end times. The problems people face these days also seem to be at a greater intensity. Everyone is dealing with some major issue in their lives. Finances, illness, rebellious children and troubled marriages are just a few of the culprits. As Christians, we need to remember that we’re not alone in our sufferings and continue to reach out to others, even when our own problems overwhelm us. I Peter 4:12-13 tells us, " Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed." ...