Sometimes, persevering as a Christian may involve the idea of managing to see what is sometimes called “the bigger picture”.
The persecutions, the trials that Paul endured, and the afflictions he suffered, were themselves, bringing a more exceeding and eternal glory and he was able to see the victory, the reward that would follow.
This may have been his great secret in handling the high levels of persecution that he went through.
Perhaps he was able to view the contempt shown to him, the beatings and the imprisonment, not so much as hindrances but even as the very things which kept him all the more fitted for Christ‘s purposes. The things which kept his nature close to God
He also saw the affliction as being both light and short lived. This is a rare way for men to think.
That is to say, they will very often consider even a relatively short time of hardship or trouble to be long enough. Several years or so, without a resolve (as can happen) to a life challenge is viewed as an eternity. But although Paul‘s hardships lasted many years, and likely continued to his death, still he sees them as being just for a moment because he was able to see them in the light of eternity and to measure the time against that.
He measured the seen against the unseen and recognised its fleeting nature. We as God's children need to see issues of life in this light and learn to focus less on the challenges; but rather on God's power that is bigger than the problem and also focus on His promises that will always stand the test of time.
Apostle Darlenys is doing something beautiful over there in Venezuela, her perseverance as a christian living in Venezuela has offered a rare way of thinking, earlier today i read her recent post about buliding our country which inspired me.
Steemchurch isn't just change lives, we are looking at a bigger picture
Changing Nations Through Its People
The Parishioners in venezuela are fighting in the crusade for freedom to build a better country, we are the future of the country we live in.
Despite the corrupt and bad leadership, it's entirely up to us to steer the future of our nations.
We are grateful to @sirknight for bringing us together, he is a leader worthy of the respect and admiration.
Team Venezuela, This One Is For You.
Good job druids! Thanks for supporting our dear apostle in her mission for the prosperity of her nation!
Your creativity is such like I've never seen, the Way you use multiple colours and the Venezuelan flag, the helmet emblem and the steemchurch logo, it's certainly amazing, with everything happening in Venezuela WITG the government and all, I think she has done well, and your support to her is outstanding @druids, your creativity is amazing, thank you so much for this
Great sense of creativity, this is sure to make darlenys and our brothers and sisters from venezuela inspired and agitated through teamwork to do the best they can for their contry!!
Thanks @druids for your beautiful words, the brothers of Venezuela will be delighted to see this design.
DR
@druids you doing a great job, your efforts and hard work is beyond explanation, @Steemchurch isn't just change lives, we are looking at a bigger picture, we will be having a website soon and church in Venezuela, church in Ghana, I know our leader will be so proud and happy with all these....
Steemchurch is looking at a bigger picture of changing Nations through its parishioners, the website will see the influence of the church spread across continents.
Thank you @druidas for giving love to my Country with this message and this design. God will do tremendous things through @steemchurch and the team consolidated by the apostle @darlenys .. She is a column and bulwark of the truth.
Wonderful job bro steemchurch is a loving and supportive community thank you very much for remembering and support our Venezuela brothers we need support eachbin our walk with christ
Magnificent druids
Thanks for the well thought out post
Warm regards
OSIf one man @sirkinight could bring Christians together to help each other then let's imagine what we can do in our various nation if we all shares ideas pull resources together. We will be doing greater things just like Jesus said. @druids, government indeed don't make a country, its people does
Thank you for your collaboration, very good design, I like the colors and the essence. Good work.
Tragically for us great individuals need to exist nearby shrewdness ones. We are the future pioneers and we need to prep our brain to drive our particular countries forward and the world on the loose.
He who support the work of GOD has supported a good thing, thanks @druid for supporting our dear sister @darleny01 for embarking on such a wonderful project, we are all in support.
God is ever faithful to His covenant. Venezuela is for God and it doesn't matter the situations that surround His people, He is always capable to turn things around as He is doing it already through the help of great parishioners and #steemchurch is bringing His people together through the effort of @sirknight and His #Apostles.
The LORD is your strength
Good work brother druid Steemchurch venezuela will be proud to see this logo👍👍👍👍
Yaayyy!!!this is so lovely:)
Nice one sir...i love your logo...its nice:)
Steemchurch is really a blessing and is taking over venezuela..supporting is good thing to do..thumbs up for this:)
STEEM ON.
Unfortunately for us good people have to exist alongside evil ones. We are the future leaders and we have to groom our mind to drive our respective nations forward and the world at large.
I love your logo Bro.
Nice one.👌
#Steemchurch is taking over Venezuela and I'm so proud of Sis.Darlenys and her resilience for the gospel.
The word of God should be shared to every part of the earth and the truth should always be portrayed every where.
God has given us power to always preach his word and follow his parts which will lead us to the parts of righteousness.
We should love our self .
We should extend our live to christ because he is always there to save us from all our weakness hr is the alpha and the omega .
Come to him any time you have sinned and fine contrary to his will .
He is always ready to accept you any time
This is really nice!
Why are you so amazing?
Wow... This is beautiful. I read the post few minutes ago too.
I tell you Venezuela is for Christ
Thank you, friend @druids, it is an honor to support our Venezuelan colleagues.
changing nations is a big dream! But I know definitely with God's back it's becoming a fulfillment soonest. Nice logo boss and am I in love with the way you explained the features of the logo o
Thanks for this druids.
We are all behind the apostle @darlenys01 with the development of her church community in Venezuela
Good form of recognition for the good work being carried out by our apostle @darlenys01.
The bigger picture is indeed in our view.
Long live the @steemchurch
Amazing indeed @druids nice one, using steemchurch as a platform to support the rebuilding project in venezuela ,may God increase your creativity.......Amen
That's right, brother, we have to fight for our country. The banner is excellent, Ready to work!