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Glorified Together



... if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; IF SO BE THAT WE SUFFER WITH HIM, THAT WE MAY BE ALSO GLORIFIED TOGETHER.
- Romans 8:17.

There are numerous places in the Bible, where the scriptures said; they (the disciples) rejoiced in their affliction or tribulation, they also counted it worthy to have suffered for Jesus's sake. Why where they rejoicing? A clear understanding from the above text will enable us maximize the benefit of this kingdom mystery.
First, 1 Peter 4:15, enlightened us about things not to suffer for, it says,
"But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters."
And verse 16 says, rather count it joy when you suffer for this,
"Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." why? That the sufferers may be glorified together with Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!!

What kind of suffering is this passage even talking about? REJECTION! 
When you narrow everything down, the summary is REJECTION.
John 1:11 speaking about Jesus, said; "He came unto his own, and his own received him not." the world will only persecute you, when you're not one of them.

Jesus speaking to his disciples said,
"Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also." John 15:20.

So, if you are afraid of persecution, the question is, where do you belong? earth is a passage, and persecutions(you get persecuted for living right) is part of the prerequisite to be joint-heirs with Jesus. It's not that God want you to suffer, but once you make Jesus your Lord, the world kick vehemently against you. They're being controlled and influenced by the god of the world(the devil) 2 Corinthians 4:4.

Consider and meditate on the word of God, and make your decision. God bless you!

Jesus is Lord!

Mark E. Airononi
#hedgersarmy, #prosperityreality

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