Well it's like a new start. A new book, a new....well just a new book I guess.
Paul starts off this book with an uplifting look on a negative thing. HE talks about suffering for the cross. When we stand up for Jesus, and especially back in Paul's day, he would most likely suffer for it. Persecution was huge at this time and still is in some part of the world. There are some places where there is a very low life expectancy for Christians. Meaning if you are a Christian you can expect to live for about 7 months before being killed or jailed for your beliefs. Now I heard it was 7 months but I don't know if that is true or not. But this is the type of suffering Paul is talking about. But he says keep your head up. Don't let it get you down. You should be assured of your faith and salvation since this suffering is coming your way. Satan is doing his best to try to turn you away, but he is loosing.
Keep your head up when suffering for the gospel!
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