Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”
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Deuteronomy 21-23, Psalm 60
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Rebecca Protten was born a slave but rose to become a very important missionary during the 1700s. She gained freedom from slavery at age 12, and was later converted to Christianity by Moravian missionaries. She joined the Moravian ministry and became very dedicated to the spreading of the Gospel. Her missionary work led to the conversion of so many African slaves that she came to be viewed as a threat by the colonial authorities. They imprisoned Rebecca because her messages were inspiring slaves to protest against their masters. On her release from prison she continued with her evangelical work, but interestingly, she also faced opposition from her fellow black people.
While many appreciated her work, there were those who envied her status as a ‘free’ slave and bitterly criticized her. Rebecca never allowed these attacks to deter her from her mission. She remained focused on her vision to take the Bible’s liberating message to as many African slaves as possible .Rebecca helped to found one of the earliest African Protestant churches.
The movement she inspired led to the rise of black Christianity in the Atlantic world. She would come to be known as the “Mother of Modern Missions” and also the “Mother of the Black Reformation.”
Because Rebecca Protten Maintained her focus she is a celebrated historical figure today. She would have lost that position if she focused on the oppositions against her .
To fulfill your mission in life you must choose your battles wisely.
The greatest challenge that faces everyone running life’s race is the distractions of people on the sidelines who are going nowhere.
To achieve our God-ordained goal, we must discipline ourselves to face our front and focus on our priorities. To break forth to greater dimensions we must beware of the adversaries that often accompany the opening of great and effectual doors.
These adversaries come to steal your attention from seeing the great opportunities before you. Though Sanballat and Tobias constantly opposed and insulted Nehemiah when he was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah refused to be derailed from his assignment until it was accomplished.
As we come to the last day of February today, let us thank God for His many mercies that have brought us thus far. Let us receive grace for the greater race ahead of us in the coming months. Let us receive the strength to keep moving with purpose and precision until we break forth into the glorious heights God has preordained for us this year
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PRAYER: Lord, I appreciate Your amazing goodness and faithfulness to me in this month of February . I thank You for even the greater blessings You have in store for me in the coming months in Jesus Name
QUOTE:
God knows how to work everything together in your life for your own good. WORDBITE 222.
Shalom!
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