Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return. (1 Peter 4:13 CEV) Christ was accused of the crime of rebellion because He proclaimed the gospel of the kingdom of God. He was persecuted by telling the truth about His … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 134

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! (1 Peter 3:17 NLT) Do not put Christ back on the cross and put Him to shame because of your wrong doings. That is in effect what we do if after He sacrificed to … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 133

Do you want to avoid death? Reverence for the LORD is a fountain of life. (Proverbs 14:27 GNB) Everybody will die physically. You see, our mortal bodies will continue to decay, get old, weak and tired until they find rest. Whatever we do to maintain our youthfulness is a futile exercise. There is no elixir … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 132

I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful. So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the Day of Judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power. (2 Timothy … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 131

Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up. (Hebrews 12:3 GW) We are in a race towards the perfection of our faith. We run against the forces of evil which want us out of the race. There are temptations which distract us and make us want … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 130