Sunday, August 21 I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus.​—1 Cor. 15:32.

[Áine]

Sunday, August 21

I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus.—1 Cor. 15:32.

 

Perhaps the apostle Paul was alluding to his fighting real animals at an arena in Ephesus. (2 Cor. 1:8; 4:10; 11:23) Or he may have been referring to hostile Jews and others who were like “wild beasts.” (Acts 19:26-34; 1 Cor. 16:9) Whichever it was, Paul faced serious perils. Yet, he still had a positive outlook on the future. (1 Cor. 15:30, 31; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) We are living in dangerous times. Some of our brothers have been victims of crime. Others live in war-torn areas where their safety is far from guaranteed. Still others serve Jehovah at the risk of their life or freedom in lands where the preaching work is restricted or even banned. Yet, all these brothers and sisters persevere in their worship of Jehovah, becoming examples for us. They are secure in the knowledge that even if they lose their life at the present time, Jehovah has something far better in mind for them in the future. w20.12 9 ¶3-4

[Wayne]

14 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Sunday, August 21

I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus.—1 Cor. 15:32.

 

Perhaps the apostle Paul was alluding to his fighting real animals at an arena in Ephesus. (2 Cor. 1:8; 4:10; 11:23) Or he may have been referring to hostile Jews and others who were like “wild beasts.” (Acts 19:26-34; 1 Cor. 16:9) Whichever it was, Paul faced serious perils. Yet, he still had a positive outlook on the future. (1 Cor. 15:30, 31; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) We are living in dangerous times. Some of our brothers have been victims of crime. Others live in war-torn areas where their safety is far from guaranteed. Still others serve Jehovah at the risk of their life or freedom in lands where the preaching work is restricted or even banned. Yet, all these brothers and sisters persevere in their worship of Jehovah, becoming examples for us. They are secure in the knowledge that even if they lose their life at the present time, Jehovah has something far better in mind for them in the future. w20.12 9 ¶3-4

 

14 hours ago, Anniebea said:

 

"Rejoice" ... "Despite Danger"  💕 
      . . . 1 Cor. 15:21, 22
      

Even under severe circumstances, we can see, trustworthiness is required, and certainly Jehovah’s blessings are, and will continue, upon those standing firm. That we do not “become fearful of those who kill the body.”—Matt. 10:28.