Greetings 👋
As Christians, it’s wise to regularly examine our hearts. Are we craving the world’s approval a little too much?
Jesus didn’t sugarcoat what following Him would cost:
“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you.
Do you remember what I told you? ‘A slave is not greater than the master.’ Since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. And if they had listened to me, they would listen to you. They will do all this to you because of me, for they have rejected the one who sent me.
They would not be guilty if I had not come and spoken to them. But now they have no excuse for their sin.
Anyone who hates me also hates my Father. If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they have seen everything I did, yet they still hate me and my Father.
This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’”
— John 15:18-25 (NLT)
Opposition from the world isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with your faith — it’s often confirmation that you belong to Jesus.
What about you? When nonbelievers attack or criticize you for your faith, does it ruin your day… or does it remind you whose you are?
Reflect on this today and stand firm. You and I were chosen to be different.
#bibleverse #John #christianinspiration
🙏 Watch & share this powerful story of faith and survival!
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.”
— Psalm 107:2
Drop your own testimonies in the comments! How has God brought you through?
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#FaithAndSurvival #Testimony #Psalm107 #ShareYourStory #Bible #ChristianFaith #faith #America250
Throwback to a few years ago — still one of my favorite photos. Standing with these incredible women reminded me how powerful it is when we show up for each other. The smiles, the purpose, the sisterhood… some things don’t change.
What’s one moment from the past few years that still fires you up?
@VoteMarsha @AlvedaCKing @Riley_Gaines_ #carolswainspeaks #power
How often do people assume God is limited to certain places, seasons, or circumstances?
In 1 Kings 20, Israel faced the Arameans, who decided the Lord was only a god of the mountains, not the valleys.
This was His answer:
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Since the Arameans have said, “The Lord is a god of mountains, but He is not a god of valleys,” therefore I will hand over to you all this great multitude, and you shall know that I am the Lord.’”
So they camped, one opposite the other, for seven days. And on the seventh day the battle was joined, and the sons of Israel killed of the Arameans a hundred thousand foot soldiers in a single day.
1 Kings 20:28-29 (NASB)
The valley was not outside His reach.
#God #power #victory
How is your faith during these difficult times?
God is looking for those who will believe and take action.
His word tells us:
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him.
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”
Hebrews 11:6-7 (NASB)
Where is He asking you to take that next leap of faith?
#faith #God #Jesus
