Sunday, May 26, 2002
Sunday, May 26, 2002
Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Jesus knew the cost of being one of his followers in those early days would be high. He knew
there would be times when his disciples' lives would be in danger. He knew there would be
times when they would be tempted to run. Notice that Jesus didn't pray that they would be
released from their problems. Instead, he prayed for them to be strong. Jesus did not pray for
escape but victory. He prayed, "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask
you to protect them from the evil one."
(2
Timothy 3.12
NRSV)
Jesus prayed for the apostles. And Jesus prays for us. But how did he pray? What did he
ask for? Jesus prayed that God would help his friends to remain strong. That's always an
appropriate prayer -- the prayer for strength.
Loving God, give me, my family and my friends the strength we need to over come the hard
places of life. Amen.
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