"......And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake, but he that shall endure until the end, the same shall be saved."
Mark 13: 13b
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If we want to become as "one"....... we must keep our focus on the burden of the "Son" to see His light shine forth and penetrate the hardest heart. Jesus desires to save lost souls , restore the backslider into fellowship, heal, deliver, and set captives free.

The Lord gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, the edifying of the body of Christ until we all come in the "unity of the faith" and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a "perfect" man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. {Eph. 4: 13) Though the world may reject us as God's children, we must endure until the end and walk on in faith with Jesus.

We are to be no more as children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the sleight or craftiness of those who lie in wait to deceive. But, speaking the truth in love, must grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplied, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Ephesians 4)

We see in Mark 13: 13, that one must endure until the end and they shall be saved. We cannot turn back, but must keep pressing on, following the glorious gospel light of the Lord. Rejection of the world should only drive us closer to the acceptance and love of the Lord. God's plan has been set forth for us to follow, that we might be able to firmly stand and help others know the Savior.

It all begins with having our understanding enlightened by an open mind, heart, and spiritual eyes, to see and discern God's will, according to His Word. His riches and wisdom still make His children stand in awe. May we behold his majesty, power, and glory as we honor him forever. Keep pressing on in Christ and know that He will always be there for you! When the
going gets tough, run to Jesus. Being one with Christ and with others in the Body of Christ will always bring success in our Christian walk.

Blessings in Christ,
Jo Ann Kelly © 2005, 2004.
J. P.'s Inspirations
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