WHITE-ROBE: Be faithful unto death and you will receive a white robe - Revelation 6:12

When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been. Revelation 6:11

Living Truth:

• Jesus answered them, "Be careful not to let anyone deceive you. Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am the Messiah,' and they will deceive many people. "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Don't be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don't mean that the end has come. Nation will fight against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All of these are only the beginning pains. "Then they will hand you over to those who will torture and kill you. All nations will hate you because you are committed to Me. Then many will lose faith. They will betray and hate each other. Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. And because there will be more and more lawlessness, most people's love will grow cold. But the person who endures to the end will be saved. "This Good News about the kingdom will be spread throughout the world as a testimony to all nations. Then the end will come." Matthew 24:4-12

Prayer and Praise:

My heart aches, Sovereign Lord, as I see the disbelief and rejection of You and Jesus Christ by people in the world You created. Please fill me, Lord Jesus, with Your patient endurance so I remain faithful to the end, just as You were for me when You went to the cross and were crucified for my sins. Holy Spirit, don't let my heart be troubled by the wars, hatred, and tribulation I see. Help me be a testimony to Christ's love, truth, and grace for people around me who are full of fear and uncertainty. Use me this day to lift the spirit of someone who is despairing by sharing the Good News of the gospel and pointing them to our Glorious Savior and Eternal King, Jesus Christ.