PRAY FOR SYRIA

Today I want to take a moment and recognize the horrific atrocities that are happening to Christians in Syria. At the hands of Muslim’s, followers of Jesus Christ are being martyred for their faith. We are calling all brothers and sisters around the world to stop and pray for the body of Christ in Syria. Jesus said we would have tribulation in our lives, John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” And yet, while this is not THE TRIBULATION, it is still heart breaking and sad. Take time to reflect on what Christ has called you personally to do and what He has called us collectively as the body of Christ to do. Our work on Earth is not done, the body of Christ still has a part to play. We need to stand up for the name of Jesus and proclaim the good news to all who will listen. For there is soon coming a day, when we will be called home. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.”

We still have work to do, but take a moment and pray for our brothers and sisters who are laying their lives down for the faith. Jesus has not abandoned us, and neither should we Him! Let’s be laser focused on the scriptures and applying them in our lives. Let us end this race with all of our hearts desires renewed in solemn concentration to the only one who deserves it, Jesus Christ.

Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,

JL