by Adam Johnson
Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. Revelation 14:12
As I was reading these passages I realized that this same verse was given in the previous chapter, but in this verse it commands believers to keep their faith in Jesus. All over the world people will be imprisoned, beaten, rejected, or killed for their faith in Jesus. It's a verse that stood out in these chapters where the wrath of God is poured out in measures we cannot fathom today as the world stands in complete defiance of God and those who follow Him.
How can the saints face this kind of demonic hatred and pain? They have their faith in the One who went before, and drank the cup of God's wrath to the bottom for us. The world today has no love for the Savior, but in all events we can face turmoil and even death because of our faith in Jesus. We have the very Son of God who went before us, and suffered these things so we could have life for ever with Him. So, even if the whole world turns against us literally, we can face all things with Jesus by our side. Let us not fear what the future holds in our world, but look with anticipation on all that God will accomplish through us until He returns.
Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. Psalm 27:3
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