February 23, the hour of unusual threat.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ,

you are blessed because the Spirit of glory and of God

rests upon you for Speeder 414.

Many Christians in the world today do not know the life-threatening danger

that comes with believing in Christ.

We have gotten used to being free from such persecution.

It seems like the way things must be.

So our first reaction to the threat that things might be otherwise is often

anger. But that anger may be a sign

that we have lost our sense of being sojourners and exiles.

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles.

First Peter 211. Perhaps we have settled too much into this world.

We don't feel as homesick for Christ as Paul did.

But our citizenship is in heaven and from it we await a Savior,

the Lord Jesus Christ, Philippians 320.

Many of us need the reminder, Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial

when it comes upon you to test you as though something strange

were happening to you. For Speeder 412, it isn't strange.

Have you ever wondered how you will do in the hour of final trial?

The gunman has you in his sights and asks,

are you a Christian? Here is a strong word to give you hope

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