Review and Re-Center Around God
Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name (of Jesus).
~ Luke the Physician
Review the Week
As you think about Christians being persecuted, do you see it as blessing or misfortune? Do you strive to embrace it or avoid it? Do you carry the attitude that Jesus is an encouragement to those who are persecuted?
Repent (if necessary)
Repent means: to change a direction. If needed, ask God to change the attitude of your heart regarding persecution so that you count those persecuted as blessed like Peter and John do in the book of Acts 5:41 (above).
Return (as necessary)
Return to the God who inspires such a following; seek His blessing not just in persecution, but in time together with fellow Christians, in life centered around Him.
When you have 5 minutes, watch a clip on Youtube titled Persecuted Christians (note: some of the content might not be suitable for all viewers).
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 119:121-128 (Samekh, 16th letter)
- I have done what is righteous and just;
do not leave me to my oppressors. - Ensure your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me. - My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
looking for your righteous promise. - Deal with your servant
according to your love
and teach me your decrees. - I am your servant; give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes. - It is time for you to act, LORD;
your law is being broken. - Because I love your commands
more than gold, more than pure gold, - and because I consider all your precepts
right, I hate every wrong path.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and
lean not on your own understanding;
Ephesians 1:13-14
When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
I am “Your servant” says the poet for the third time in four verses. Re-read Psalm 199:121-128 noting how often he references “Your” while calling God to act (verse 126).