Acts 14:22b – We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.

 As I read my bible this morning, this passage just stuck with me, and as I continued reading, I was moved to tears, for I know the tribulations I endure in my walk with God, and I was reminded of how much Paul suffered for Christ’s sake, but he said he served the Lord with all humility, with many tears and tribulation, but that he kept back nothing that was helpful, and spoke boldly of the Lord and all that he have done, and he said the Holy Spirit testified to him in every city that he went, saying, that chains and tribulations awaited him, but none of these things moved him, nor did he count his life as his own, but the Lords, so that he may finish the race with joy, and the ministry he received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. My brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to encourage you to continue to run this race for God, no matter what trials and tribulations confront you, know that you are God’s chosen one and that his banner over you is love, and his love will comfort you, guide, you and surround you like a shield, so that you may not be overcome by your tribulations, but that you will overcome your tribulations. Praise the Lord!