Philippians 3:13-14 ‘forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.’

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On August 7, 1955, an outstanding Chinese Church leader, Wang Ming-Dao and his wife were arrested at gunpoint for their Christian faith.
Wang Ming-Dao was known for his high standards and his resolute dedication to God’s Word. He was named ‘iron man’ for his strong faith. During the Japanese occupation of China, after being threatened many times by the Japanese government for his Christian faith, rather than compromise, Ming-Dao ordered himself a coffin to show he was ready to die for his faith.
After World War II, the Communists gained power in China. They arrested Christian leaders who refused to agree with their policies.
On August 7, 1955, after arresting Wang Ming-Dao and his wife, they sentenced the couple to fifteen years in prison.
Though Wang Ming-Dao was known for his strong stand, under intense pressure in prison, he finally cracked. He compromised his faith and after signing a confession to the government, he was released. But afterwards he was plagued by the guilt that he had betrayed Christ. He likened himself to Peter and Judas and had no peace. Finally, he and his wife agreed to reject their confession to the government. As a result, they were sent back to prison. Mrs. Wang was released in 1973 and Ming-Dao after spending twenty years was released in 1980.
Afterwards, they continued to teach God’s Word and maintained their Christian faith. Wang Ming-Dao left a legacy of being one of the most outspoken Christian leaders of his generation.

On thursday night, during the Last Supper with his disciples, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny Him thrice before the rooster crowed.
But Peter told Jesus “Even if i die with You, I will never deny You.”
Peter meant every word he said. However, after Jesus was arrested, Peter became afraid as he watched Jesus go through rigorous trials.
When Peter was questioned about his association with the Lord, he immediately denied Him three times.
Despite the horrible night of Peter’s failures, the Lord still gave him a new opportunity to do what was right and he went on to accomplish a great ministry.
The truth is that no matter how strong your resolve to live right, the enemy would keep looking for ways to break that resolve.
This is why we must constantly keep strengthening our faith through focus on God’s Word.
Many people started their Christian race with every intention to live wholly for Christ and maintain high standards. Some used to be firebrands and burned brightly with zeal for the Gospel. But over time, as they were confronted with trials and temptations, their fire began to wane and they lowered their standards.
This resurrection season is a good time for every believer to look inward and seek spiritual renewal. No matter how far we may stray, we can always get back to the Cross and be washed by the Blood.
God is full of mercy. When we come to Him in repentance, He is able to forgive us and give us another chance and even turn our mistakes into miracles.
God’s gifts and callings are without repentance, therefore today, let us determine never to give up on the great vision God has ordained for our lives. In this season, as we align with God’s will for us, certainly, it will be our time to break forth to glorious new beginnings and realization of God’s amazing destiny for us.

PRAYER: Lord, I know You have great plans for my life. No matter the trials and temptations or discouragements I may sometimes face, please enable me to always keep pressing forward to the mark of Your high calling for me  in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE
The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222

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