ABOUNDING IN GOD'S CONSOLATION

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

John 9:35 "Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?"

        By seeking for this man Jesus brought him into God's spotlight . Jesus sought this man out when others had forsaken him.He seeks for those who have been forsaken by society because they are precious in His sight.  The acceptance of Jesus is worth more than everything this world has to offer .This is what launches a person into prominence with overflowing joy amidst difficulties. When our sufferings in Christ abound, then the consolation of Christ abounds much more.Those who for fear of persecution refuse to tell people about the gospel, do not enjoy prominence  (Jn. 9:22).They chose the company of the hypocritical scribes and Pharisees, which is their lot.
       Even though the born again christian is saved and delivered from life's challenges that were the consequence of the power of sin, we are still called to partake in what the scriptures describes as the "sufferings or afflictions of Christ" (2 Cor. 1:5; Col. 1:24). However, these afflictions are not sickness and poverty as some religious teachings suggest. These afflictions are described as the "fellowship of sufferings" that the believer will encounter for doing the will of God, or the sufferings brought on by one's allegiance to Christ.
        Persecution for righteousness' sake is not something that we can wish away  (2 Tim. 3:12).suffering follows living the godly live.We shall be hated for our uncompromising stand for righteousness.  These trials of our faith will result in praise, honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ (1 Pet. 1:7). Jesus' glory ,comfort, strength, help, and love are ready to "overflow" into every "trial" that we face if we will only look to Him (Heb. 12:2).Those we admire as giants in the faith carry on their bodies battle scars as a result of  their commitment to Christ's ideals.
         As you read this receive grace for boldness in the midst of persecution and let the light of prominence shine on you wherever you go today in Jesus name.
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