It is so true. Not sure if this relates to what you intend to say in this message, but for me it does relate to the way I feel about being a Jesus Follower in this day of intense turmoil in the world when the church and true followers seem to be ostracized and are witnessing the beginning of being considered as "the opposition" to the world's trends.
I think it is God's Spirit that leads me to adapt the perspective that I am among what will become more and more of a "remnant", smaller and smaller percent of society, due to our devotion to a King from another realm. THAT is what fuels my jets and gets me excited about the possibility of having any suffering due to this position that we are in. Honestly, I DON'T WANT to be one of them! I don't want to be one of the privileged, adored, ones of this society due to submission to it's trends.
I "think" that maybe this might be considered at least somewhat you are teaching about the difference between assuming the role of "victim" instead of "victorious".
Great message.
We have the ultimate victory, and He takes care of our needs here on earth through His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.
What else do we need?
Great perspective, Wade!
It is so true. Not sure if this relates to what you intend to say in this message, but for me it does relate to the way I feel about being a Jesus Follower in this day of intense turmoil in the world when the church and true followers seem to be ostracized and are witnessing the beginning of being considered as "the opposition" to the world's trends.
I think it is God's Spirit that leads me to adapt the perspective that I am among what will become more and more of a "remnant", smaller and smaller percent of society, due to our devotion to a King from another realm. THAT is what fuels my jets and gets me excited about the possibility of having any suffering due to this position that we are in. Honestly, I DON'T WANT to be one of them! I don't want to be one of the privileged, adored, ones of this society due to submission to it's trends.
I "think" that maybe this might be considered at least somewhat you are teaching about the difference between assuming the role of "victim" instead of "victorious".