‘You will be betrayed, and some of you will be put to death.’
Christian endurance implies surrender. Today, we are reminded that our faith, no matter how strong, will be tested, and that it is our endurance that will ‘win us our lives’. This trial that we all experience one way or another throughout our daily lives is also an opportunity for our faith to deepen.
But this can happen only if we try to accept our trials as Christ did his Passion, and surrender our hearts to God and the power of his Spirit. Then our praise may truly join the psalmist’s in acclaiming God’s great and wonderful works. Jesus, give us the strength this day to endure the testing that will come our way. Help us to surrender ourselves to the Father and be witnesses to your name.
Christian endurance implies surrender. Today, we are reminded that our faith, no matter how strong, will be tested, and that it is our endurance that will ‘win us our lives’. This trial that we all experience one way or another throughout our daily lives is also an opportunity for our faith to deepen.
But this can happen only if we try to accept our trials as Christ did his Passion, and surrender our hearts to God and the power of his Spirit. Then our praise may truly join the psalmist’s in acclaiming God’s great and wonderful works. Jesus, give us the strength this day to endure the testing that will come our way. Help us to surrender ourselves to the Father and be witnesses to your name.
What values of Jesus do I most need to witness to today?
Lord, I am so shy when witnessing about you. Grant me the insight to know what values I most need to witness to. Grant me the strength to step up and witness to you in all ways, everywhere, without fear.
Lord, I am so shy when witnessing about you. Grant me the insight to know what values I most need to witness to. Grant me the strength to step up and witness to you in all ways, everywhere, without fear.