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Ever feel like this, believers? I am right now!

Notice that 1) Satan has to ask Jesus permission to test us, 2) how severe the test is, 3) Jesus already knows the outcome, and 4) Jesus turns it all on Satan's head - the experience giving us ammo to then strengthen each other!

Luke 22:31-32 NKJV

"And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

And... this trial is not unique to us, but happens to all believers, so we should take comfort that it isn't happening for no reason - which would truly tempt us to despair. And there is a further blessing - we will behold Him in His glory!

1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."

God bless us all who abide in Christ!

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Very true. we are tested and will be again in these end times, but we must persevere and not loose sight of Christ,

Revelation 2:10: "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."

Revelation 3:21: "To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne."

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Joseph G said:
Ever feel like this, believers? I am right now!

Notice that 1) Satan has to ask Jesus permission to test us, 2) how severe the test is, 3) Jesus already knows the outcome, and 4) Jesus turns it all on Satan's head - the experience giving us ammo to then strengthen each other!

Luke 22:31-32 NKJV

"And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

And... this trial is not unique to us, but happens to all believers, so we should take comfort that it isn't happening for no reason - which would truly tempt us to despair. And there is a further blessing - we will behold Him in His glory!

1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."

God bless us all who abide in Christ!

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We are tested to show us the genuiness of our faith. Just remember that everything that comes into a believer's life works together for our good. So when we go through trials, it is important to ask ourselves what is God trying to show us.
 
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JesusFollowerForever said:
Revelation 3:21: "To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne."

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Great replies all, thanks.

As an aside, something has always bothered me about this verse. I don't want to sit on Jesus' throne with Him, ha! That would seem to me that I think I'm His equal, no? Anybody got any insight what this exactly means, with supporting Scripture?

God bless!

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Joseph G said:
Great replies all, thanks.

As an aside, something has always bothered me about this verse. I don't want to sit on Jesus' throne with Him, ha! That would seem to me that I think I'm His equal, no? Anybody got any insight what this exactly means, with supporting Scripture?

God bless!

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The answer is in John 17, look it up.
 
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The answer is in John 17, look it up.
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John 17 is one of my favorite chapters, in fact I have it pinned at the top of my Facebook page.

But I still don't see any reference in it to our sitting with Him on His throne. Can you elaborate?

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Hello Joseph,


For me also, John 17 is my favourite because of the promise and hope it contains.
The imagery of sitting on a throne symbolises a share in Jesus' authority and victory. It reflects the idea that those who endure and remain faithful will be rewarded with a position of honour and partnership with Christ.

To illustrate this, we have;
Matthew 19:28: "So Jesus said to them, 'Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.'"


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Joseph G said:
Ever feel like this, believers? I am right now!

Notice that 1) Satan has to ask Jesus permission to test us, 2) how severe the test is, 3) Jesus already knows the outcome, and 4) Jesus turns it all on Satan's head - the experience giving us ammo to then strengthen each other!

Luke 22:31-32 NKJV

"And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

And... this trial is not unique to us, but happens to all believers, so we should take comfort that it isn't happening for no reason - which would truly tempt us to despair. And there is a further blessing - we will behold Him in His glory!

1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV

"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you."

God bless us all who abide in Christ!

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I believe this world is our test, but faith through Christ, we will always have an escape

1 Cor 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Just like when Jesus was tempted- He relied on the scriptures-Mat 4:4 God's love letter to us which reveals His will and how we can be reconciled and the promise the seed of evil will finally be eliminated once and for all.

God bless!
 
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