Watchman Daily Devotional: A Great Number in the Body of Christ Live Under the Threat of Persecution. We Should Remember Them in Our Prayers and Do What We Can to Assist Them as if We Were There Among Them
Hebrews 13:3-5, 8 3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
The New Testament letters often conclude with concise instructions, and this is true for the book of Hebrews. I have selected a few of these instructions, and they are all valuable and worthy of our attention.
In the body of Christ, there are many who face persecution and live under constant threat. It is important for us to remember them in our prayers and support them in any way we can, as if we were right there with them. Organizations like The Voice of the Martyrs exist to aid the persecuted church, and we should take the time to read their stories and allow our hearts to be moved to pray and give.
Our world is actively seeking to undermine the foundation of the home, which is a faithful marriage. However, we must remember that God is faithful, and that should be our motivation to remain faithful as well. Marriage is a reflection of our relationship with Christ, and infidelity is akin to idolatry. It is no surprise that those who reject God are attacking the institution of marriage.
True contentment can only come from knowing that our greatest need is met in Christ Jesus. He is our Provider, and He gives us everything we need. His presence in our lives should be the source of our satisfaction. If we find ourselves discontented, it is a sign that our hearts have become fixated on something other than Christ.
Lastly, while everything in the physical world may change, Jesus Christ will forever remain the same magnificent Savior that He has always been. He is the unchanging rock that we must hold onto in a world that is constantly shifting and evolving.
Let us consider this: When we experience discontentment, we must examine our hearts and identify what we have placed above Christ in our lives.
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