HOW DID JESUS CHRIST OVERCOME PERSECUTION?
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 right hand of the
throne of God). 2 Timothy 4:7(I have fought a good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing).
Persecution is an unavoidable aspect of
our journey in the race of destiny. It is very important for us to prepare
ourselves to overcome because that’s the only way we can make it to the finish
line. Jesus Christ is our perfect example in this race and he overcame
persecution. He boldly declares that it is finished (John 19:30). Paul
also said that he has fought a good fight of faith, finished his course and is
ready to receive his crown. So it is all about enthronement. I pray for someone
reading this, you will receive your crown in Jesus name.
1) He overcame persecution by the word
of God; he knew who he was from the book of Isaiah that he was sent to set
people free and to be killed. He was not taken by surprise. If we do the same,
we will have the same result (Isaiah 53, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:17-20).
2) He was always in the spirit and
followed divine instruction from the Father. John 8:28(Then said Jesus unto
them, when ye have lifted up the son of man, then shall you know that I am he,
and that I do nothing of myself, but as my father hath taught me, I speak these
things). Spiritual sensitivity and total obedience to divine instruction is
required.
3) He has the presence of God with him
always because he does what pleases God (John 8:29).
4) He prayed and fasted often (Matthew
26:36, Luke 4:2, Matthew 17:21). You need power to prevail and this power
is generated on the altar of prayer and fasting. Those who crucified Jesus met
him at the place of prayer, so he has acquired enough power to go through the
cross.
5) He has his focus on the throne that
awaits him and nothing in this world entices him (Hebrews 12:2).Our
focus has to be on the goal.
Apostle Paul went through the worst
persecution but God delivered him from them all. He wrote half of the New
Testament from the prison. He enjoyed the persecution and turned it to his
advantage. That is what I like about Paul. He masters the act of turning the
bad situation against Satan. Even inside the prison with Silas he sang praises
to God and miracles happened, not only was he set free but his action set
others free, that’s how to overcome persecution. He wrestles with the accuser
of brethren that keeps accusing him anywhere he goes and defeats him. Satan
keeps making the same mistake over and over again it makes me wonder. What can
I say; he is just doing his job of accusing the brethren. All you have to do is
to hold on to your assignment and keep running while looking unto Jesus our
perfect example. Paul was a persecutor of the early Church until he encountered
Jesus and his story change. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews
3:8). His hand is stretch out to receive you, take a bold step and
encounter destiny today in Jesus name
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a
sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your
precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord
Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
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