I am happy to have read this thread yesterday evening. Such a heaviness has settled upon me (and other believers that I know). We are experiencing mourning from recognizing the loss of freedom, fear from the grip of sudden malevolent powers seemingly in control, and bewilderment because our beliefs and Biblical standards, which formerly were admired, are daily trodden into the mud. There is a dark pain of anticipating coming evil which I wonder may be the beginning of reality when it comes.
But here there is much in the messages of this thread to deliberate, and I lay awake last night thinking and re-thinking the helpful words.
Everyone had something worthful to say. Yes, it is our responsibility as Christians to remain ready, keeping our eyes and hearts steady upon Christ, and to remember our calling and the power of God and where we are going. Thank you for the comfort, friends
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