Why Tribulation?

Acts 14:22   "strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God."       I loved to see Paul in the 14th chapter of Acts, whom after preaching was beaten & stoned until the people thought that he was dead. Then drug out of the city only to rise up, after the brethren gathered around him praying fervently, and charged back in to preach again.   This hard nosed and fearless mentality can only be had through the power of the Holy Spirit.   The other surprising point to note is that these things happened after many miraculous works occurred by the grace of God but still the peoples hearts were hardened against the disciples.   Good morning friends and family! Today we find ourselves in the lap of luxury in the physical, but buffeted on every side in the spiritual. The funny thing is that I am greatly encouraged by these trials. This is how I know for certain that my efforts are not being done in vein because the enemy is trying everything in his power to stop the works of the Lord and hopefully you are experiencing the same. So my prayers are that we may be granted the grace to endure every trial and look upon Him who went before us and said, "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”   Todays Challenge: Read Acts chapter 14 then go and find an opportunity to share the gospel with one person. I know that might seem a little intimidating but this is where the power of God comes in to play. If we want to see miracles we must learn to speak about the Creator of miracles.   Through every trouble remember this verse:          Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.    ... above all else LoveEachOther and trust in Jesus!