Thursday, May 13 All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.​—2 Tim. 3:12.

[Áine]

Thursday, May 13

All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.—2 Tim. 3:12.

 

On the night before our Lord Jesus was put to death, he said that all who choose to be his disciples will be hated. (John 17:14) Up until now, faithful Christian Witnesses of Jehovah have been persecuted by those who oppose true worship. As the end of this system of things draws closer, we expect our enemies to oppose us even more. (Matt. 24:9) How can we prepare ourselves now to face persecution? We do not need to imagine all the things that could happen to us. If we did, we could be overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. We could allow imagined threats to defeat us even before any real test comes. (Prov. 12:25; 17:22) Fear is a powerful weapon that our “adversary, the Devil,” tries to use against us. (1 Pet. 5:8, 9) It is vital, then, that we strengthen our bond with Jehovah and do it now. w19.07 2 ¶1-3

[Sister Twister]

We are being so prepared right now to have faith in Jehovahs ability to strengthen us through anything we face, we have bible examples of the the outcome when Jehovah is trusted and then the outcome when not.

 

If Jehovah is with us how can we fail.

[Vinnie]

 Jesus didn't fear death. He had his eyes focus on doing his father's will. He put his full trust in his God come what may. Satan will play the mind game when it comes to persecution . But if we have Jesus attitude of Go away Satan it is written ...then we will succeed in him not having any hold on us .

[Ishaya]

faith healers and prosperity preachers teach the opposite and sadly,their deception is very pervasive because alot of people like to have their ears tickled,2 Timothy 4:3.

thank Jehovah we are blessed with the accurate knowlege of the truth.