The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against His Christ. "For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. Acts 4:26-28 NKJV
Quote: "The deepest need that you and I have in adversity or weakness is not quick relief, but the well-grounded confidence that what is happening to us is part of the greatest purpose of God in the universe - the glorification of the grace and power of His Son - the grace and power that kept Him on the cross until the work of love was done." - John Piper.
Praise & Prayer to trust in God's Word
Not my will, but Thy will be done, Sovereign Lord. No matter what afflictions or tribulations I face, I am convinced that You love me and are in perfect control of everything that is going on in my life. What You have purposed has been and will be fulfilled precisely as You have promised. Lord Jesus, I praise Your fearless perseverance and commitment to do God's will when You faced demonic opposition, betrayal, injustice, persecution, and death on the cross. As You told Peter, the gates of hell shall not prevail. Holy Spirit, please empower me and teach me to trust in God by not wavering in faith when I suffer afflictions or encounter adversity for being a follower of Christ. Remind me that God is in control and that whatever He has planned for my life will be accomplished. Hallelujah in Jesus' mighty name!
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