Would you continue to pursue God in the face of opposition? Most people I know are barely willing to follow God when it means things will go better, much less when it will actually make things worse! The gospel is conflictual. It does not always make things better. It does not always make your life easier. Obeying Jesus is often hard and it will, at times, bring more conflict than it brings resolution.
Paul said, "many oppose me." His life was rooted in obedience to Christ, yet it was seldom smooth sailing. His desire was to please God, strengthen the church and build unity among the saints. He was opposed by those outside the church and even some within the church at times.
Following Jesus in not an easy path. It is worth it…in the long run. It sometimes is difficult in the short run.
Ahhh..yes. . But in spite of the opposition Paul saw a WIDE DOOR open for EFFECTIVE ministry... and that trumped the fear of opposition! May we remember this in our ministry pursuits.
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