Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 6 March 2024 HOPE IN CHRIST IS JOY FOREVER. “_Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.” Romans 12:12_ *Ponder*. Joy is the result of knowing that Jesus, who overcame every trial and temptation, will enable us to go through our stormy tribulations. Jesus has […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 4 March 2024 HOPE NOT SEEN. “For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?” Romans 8:24 Ponder. Hope in God is the assurance that things will turn out well even […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 3 March 2024 TRIED FOR CHRIST. “But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.” Matthew 10:17 Ponder. God’s people are seen as enemies in today’s times. Several times in the Bible, Jesus talks about persecution for […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted 28 February 2024 THE LORD WILL REWARD YOU _“If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25:21-22_ *Ponder*. […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 27 February 2024 BEING ABLE TO KNEEL DOWN “Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not charge them with this sin.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:60_ Ponder Stephen was persecuted for his Christian beliefs. He […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 26 February 2024 THE LORD WILL DELIVER YOU “Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you”. Proverbs .20:22 Ponder. When we plant a seed, we wait for months or years to enjoy its yield. Likewise, a baby is born […]
*Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church* 25 February 2024 HOPE STICKS TO THE PROMISE “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23. *Ponder*. When we have made a commitment to follow Christ, we have to fulfil our commitment with unswerving hope despite […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted Church 24 February 2024 SUFFER WITHOUT FEAR. “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer.…” Revelation 2:10 *Ponder*. John’s excitement at Patmos, where he gets the vision of Christ in His glory, is a clear depiction of God’s presence when disciples suffer. […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted 22 February 2024 ELIJAH HAD ENOUGH! “… And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” 1 Kings 19:4. Ponder. After a spectacular ministry, Elijah had enough discouragement to hang his […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted 21 February 2024 LOVE LIKE CHRIST “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles.” Proverbs 24:17 Ponder As children of Christ, we are called to love our enemies and not hate them. Life on earth is a test before […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted 20 February 2024 UNDEFILED. “If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted myself up when evil found him (Indeed, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for a curse on his soul)”. Job 31:29-30 Ponder. God forgives us at times when we […]
Persecution Relief Daily Manna for the Persecuted 19 February 2024 BLESSING OTHERS: THE KEY TO BE BLESSED. “Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 Ponder. If a thief steals any of our belongings, […]