Yesterday I mentioned how Jean-Baptiste Mussillion the preacher at Louis 14th funeral snuffed out the candle on top of his casket.I mention this to my son and his reply was that he was very courageous to do such a thing,and then he told me how Louis the 15th had someone put to death in the most horrible way imaginable,most of these kings believed that their power was absolute,we see this in the reign of Henry the 8th,how he had his wives murdered, so what that preacher did at Louis 14th funeral was a very courageous act.When rulers think their power is absolute they are trying to usurp God ,for it is only God who has absolute power. Think how courageous that preacher was,and think also courageous the prophets were
we see this especially in the ministry of Elijah,or Jeremiah,or even the apostle Paul, Esther also comes to mind.They and many others could have been put to death for daring to speak out Gods word,daring to take a stand for what is right.In many places Christians are being persecuted threatened
of course we must not be surprised ,for our Lord said,/Blessed are they that our persecuted for righteousness sake[/Matthew 5v10],and He goes on to say,/Rejoice, and be exceeding glad,for great is your reward in heaven[5v12].
It takes courage to speak Gods truth,it takes courage to face the enemies of the cross,many of us I am sure would be very fearful,if we faced persecution.I believe God will help us,so often He tells us that he will.It is important that we see beyond persecution,to the glory that awaits us,as Jesus did[Hebrews 12v2]
A prayer.
Dear God have mercy upon those of Your dear children that are being persecuted,grant unto them courage, grace,hope,and Love in Jesus name Amen
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