Job 23:10 ‘But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.’

DAILY READING; Hebrews 1; Genesis 45:1-46:27; Psalm 36

This year 2021 is the 20th year in a row that North Korea has been ranked as the country where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
Being discovered as a Christian is a death sentence in North Korea. If the Christian is not killed instantly, he or she would be taken to a labor camp as a political criminal in inhumane prisons with horrific conditions. Not only that, everyone in their family would share the same punishment.
The North Korean government is reported to have expanded the system of prison camps, in which an estimated 50,000 Christians are currently being imprisoned.
Those who are Christians in the country have to keep their faith very secret and are unable to meet with other believers.
There are even stories of husbands and wives not knowing, for many years, that their spouse was also a Christian.
Secret police carry out raids to identify Christians, and children are encouraged to tell their teachers about any sign of faith in their parents’ home.
Though life is extremely difficult for all North Koreans, Christians continue to face extreme persecution in every element of their public and private lives. Yet despite all these, it still has not stopped an estimated 36 percent of the population – around 9 million – from practicing Christianity. North Korean Christians know that only God is powerful enough to break through the darkness of this most oppressive regime on earth, so they serve God even at the risk of their lives.

While North Korean Christians may face extreme persecution, the truth is that every serious Christian in the world today is facing some level of persecutions for their faith.
If you are a Christian who is living a godly life in this generation, you will surely suffer persecution at some points.

2 Timothy 3:12 says “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution”

When you choose to live an uncompromising Christian life, not everyone will be happy with you.
For refusing to bow to what they are bowing to, you may get thrown into the fire. But always realize that anytime you are being attacked or persecuted for righteousness sake, God is right there with you.

He says in Isaiah 43:2 “When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you’

Even in the fiery trial, when you keep your faith in God, He will help you and see you through every temptation. And after you have been tried, God will ensure that you come forth as gold.

Job 23:10 says ‘But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.’

Though you may go through the fire today, be assured that you are coming out better and stronger.
God’s Hand upon you will be proven because you will survive. Though you may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil. Rather, you will come out victorious.
Anybody else would have lost their mind or suffered a nervous breakdown. But by the power of God, despite all you may have gone through, you will be preserved.

In Matthew 5:10-11 Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In all the other beatitudes, the word “blessed” is used once, but in this particular beatitude, Jesus used the word “blessed” twice to emphasize the generous blessing given by God to the persecuted.

This means that as you remain faithful and continue to choose to please God despite persecutions, He will give you double for all your troubles.
Indeed as you keep focusing on honoring God, you will see His abundant blessings. Whatever the enemy meant for evil, God will keep turning it all around to your advantage. Where your detractors thought you would stumble and fall, God will cause you to arise and soar.
He will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies, He will anoint you head with oil and your cup will surely run over with blessings!

PRAYER Lord please grant me the grace and strength to live a life that pleases You no matter how difficult it may seem. May I continue to uphold the truth of Your Word and stand in faith no matter the oppositions I may face in Jesus Name.

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God is preparing you for the season He prepared for your breakthrough WORDBITE 222.