Passionate, Patient and Faithful

Hope Ellen Rapson

These are troubled times. With the Covid-19 pandemic, economic hardship, political unrest, hunger, pain, wrongful death, looting and destruction, terrorism, fear, anger and depression surrounding us, it is difficult to keep one's footing. We walk hesitantly and question, “Is this a historical reset? If so, how do I live without normalcy or stability?”  

We find a clue in Revelation. 

Revelation 13:10 says, “Meanwhile, God’s holy people passionately and faithfully stand their ground.” 

Revelation 14:12 reiterates, “Meanwhile, the saints stand passionately patient, keeping God’s commands, staying faithful to Jesus.” 

In times of social, economic, political, and ecological chaos, God’s saints are to stand passionately and patiently in obedience to God’s Word and solidly faithful to Jesus Christ.

Whether the “time” bring us trouble or peace, we are to remember Who made time and Who controls time. Jesus said, “In the world you have tribulation, but fear not! I have overcome the world!” 

Be passionately committed to the Gospel. Be faithful and obedient to the Lord regardless of the trouble. Stand your ground!

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