Paul is in prison,a Roman prison,for what crime?,of being a Christian,things have not changed,Rome no longer rules,yet many have stepped up to take their place.In many countries it is a crime to be a Christian ,there are political and religious powers where many Christians are suffering,and dying, by those opposed to Christ. Such was Pauls experience,he would soon be beheaded,and under the Emperor Nero, many Christians would perish,horrendous deaths. Here is what Paul wrote,to a beloved brother in the Lord. 'The time of my departure is at hand,I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.' For this warrior of Christ was now going to be with Christ ,yes he had fought many battles (2 Corinthians 11 v 23 - 28).In spite of all he had experience, he had never given up,he carried unto the end, and never once did he deny the faith,and so it was with confidence he was going to meet his death,but most important to to meet his Lord,and bask in the glorious rewards of heaven.So let us by God's grace, press on ,hold on , and strive on.
'I've wrestled on towards heaven, 'Gainst storm, and wind ,and tide,
Now like a weary trav'ller ,That leaneth on His guide;
Amid the shades of evening,While sinks lingering sand,
I hail the glory dawning, in Immanuel's land'.
A.R.Cousin.
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