For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 1 Peter 3-12 Scripture Insight
Scripture Insight By The Fresh Bread Ministry
God takes special notice to what we say and what we do. His ears are attentive to the prayers of His children in their times of distress. God will come to the aid of His children when they are being unjustly treated by those mistreat them with evil intentions.
However, we must understand that humble behavior is recommended when we are faced with adversities, this is the best way to combat the suffering from them that harm you. When we the Born
Again Believer suffer for that which is good, our suffering is for the righteousness which is found in Christ Jesus. We bring glory to GOD as we are able to encourage others, and are willing to explain the reasons why we endure the hardships that come up against us. We must let those who ask us how we overcome that it is only because we have sanctify GOD in our heart, reverence Him, and submit to the wisdom of His Son so that we overcome those obstacles we face.
Having a good conscience and good conversation in Christ Jesus is the Holy Life in accordance to the Doctrine and example of Christ. We should not worry or be consumed with the false accusations from those who speak unjustly against us. Remember that Jesus was falsely accused also and this should become our “Badge of Honor” as the Children of GOD to suffer for well-doing. The people of the world reward the evil-doer and condemn the good. History has repeated itself and now we are living in a period of time when evil is good and good is considered evil.
But let me encourage the Faithful Servants of the Most High GOD; let Love be the driving force in your life and continue to walk in total obedience to GOD: For the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of GOD is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Jesus Christ Himself was not exempt from suffering in this life, and we know through scripture that He had neither guilt nor sin. If Jesus suffered to bring us to GOD, can we really expect not to suffer as we labor in this life of leading others to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus?
“Is the servant greater than his Master?”