In chapter 12 beginning in verse 7 the writer begins to offer direction on the persecution that the believers were facing. His instructions were focused on a change in attitude on their behalf. If I view persecution as being directed by God then my attitude toward it should change. I know that God loves me and seeks to strengthen me for the spiritual journey I am walking. So if he brings something into my life I must take the stand that it will be for my benefit. That is how I am to approach suffering; not something to tear me down, but something that will build me up in him. I can only speak as someone who has never faced persecution; that does not make sense to me. But if I wait to act on God’s commands until they always make sense then aren’t I judging God’s wisdom as inferior to mine?
Stuart
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