Strengthened in Suffering

Revelation 2:8-11

The greatest danger that believers face is NOT persecution itself - the greater danger is our response to it - that we would be controlled by FEAR rather than being found FAITHFUL. —Brian Kinlaw

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write:
The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:
‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.’ —Revelation 2:8-11

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No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. —1 Corinthians 10:13

The world may take your physical life, but they cannot take the true, abundant life from you that you received at the moment of salvation and will continue into eternity with Him. —Brian Kinlaw
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.
Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? —1 John 5:4-5

Jesus wants you to walk and live in the victory that is yours today - that victory is not the absence of suffering or tribulation but the presence and acceptance of Christ and life in Him. —Brian Kinlaw