There are people in our churches today who think they are being persecuted for their profession of faith in Jesus Christ. I have a word of encouragement and perspective for them.<\/p>\n
Take a long look at Elijah the prophet!\u2026<\/p>\n
As a prophet in evil times, Elijah had reason to lean hard on his God. He had come often into the presence of Jehovah. His is one of the great examples of people born of the seed of Adam, yet willing and able to press into a deep knowledge of God through personal encounter with Him.<\/p>\n
1 Kings 17:1, 24; James 5:17\u201318<\/p>\n
Men Who Met God,<\/i> 89, 90.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There are people in our churches today who think they are being persecuted for their profession of faith in Jesus Christ. I have a word of encouragement and perspective for them. Take a long look at Elijah the prophet!\u2026 As a prophet in evil times, Elijah had reason to lean hard on his God. He … Continue reading “PERSECUTION;
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