Our suffering can increase our testimony for Christ. Our hard times can elevate our witness. Our difficulties can give us a larger and more receptive audience to whom we can influence for Christ.
Main Points:
1. We acknowledge this is not the pulpit we would choose for ourselves. If we are to proclaim Christ, we would prefer to do so in freedom and without restriction. We would prefer an auditorium and a microphone. We would rather have a podcast, a YouTube video, or a blog post.
2. Suffering, as a tool for advancing the gospel? No, I think I’ll pass. Yet, over and over again in Scripture, we see God redeeming suffering for His kingdom purposes.
3. While none of us want to go through hard times, we ask that God would use them for His glory. We ask that He would make our witness clear and bold for Christ. We ask that others would see our love for Jesus and that our suffering will present opportunities for people to hear the gospel message.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Philippians 1:12 - “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.”
Acts 28:30-31 - “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!”
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