SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Reported by Sis. Gloria Thomas

Hold on - God will see us through

“But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” Matthew 24:13

Endure or keep going in difficult circumstances, to survive. Believe me, we are certainly going through these times right now. We have first, of all hatred of the color of our skin where one man’s color is better than another’s, which is sad.  Our Heavenly Father made us all and we all are equal in His sight, but for us as humans this is a hold on moment. We have to hold on to what God has said in His Word so we will be able to stand. In Isaiah 41:13, "For I the Lord Your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, don't be afraid, I will help you." Also, in Matthew 10:22, "The one who stands firm to the end will be saved." And that is us (all the Christians) that keep the faith and hold on. And now we're dealing with a pandemic that is taking people out all over the world and there is anxiety and fear trying to get into our minds. But again, we have to stand on the Word of God.

Just like the sermon Pastor Roundtree preached on Sunday about jealousy and betrayal.  At first Joseph's brothers were envious of the love their father showed him and they tried to get rid of him. On and on it went, but Joseph stayed faithful to God during his afflictions until God's timing was complete. He became the savior of all Israel. Joseph was a foreshadowing of Jesus who endured betrayal as a part of God's will in order to save His people. Now I don't know what God's plan is for us right now, but what I do know is my favorite verse: Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Even though we have to go through some storms in our lives, please don't give up on God, because He won't give up on you -- Hold On - God Will See Us Through.