What powerful words in that passage! "Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." This really spoke to me- despite all of the evil, the bad in the world, despite so many people turning away from God, we need to stand firm, we can stand firm on the name of Jesus. 

Posted by: Rachel Sage

This really spoke to me- despite all of the evil, the bad in the world, despite so many people turning away from God, we need to stand firm, we can stand firm on the name of Jesus. 

Thanks Rachel

It's a challenging calling - but what a privilege to be seeking to live it!

Posted by: Jackie Eales

I find it difficult to imagine myself in a situation where I am shunned by society, victimised and persecuted for my faith or worse still that my family suffer for my faith. I struggle because I don't know if my faith would be strong enough.

I know what you mean Jackie

People say that we don't know how we would respond until we are in the situation - and I think that is true. One of the challenges for us in our relatively "safe" environment is to so cultivate a relationship with Christ so that if real persecution does come we are ready to stand.