#notabandoned

[youngdisciples]

As we read the Scriptures always, we can see that God is always using the warning-promise way to remind and teach us what He wants us to do. In our verse today, God used the same way through the letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Paul wrote all about his hardships and after that, he then wrote a promise or comfort after. 

In our walk as Christians, we often feel burdened and burnt out. Most of the time we are not capable of lifting that burden of persecution because it is indeed tiresome and draining. Unlike before, Christian persecutions are more on physical but nowadays, it is more on mental and emotional persecutions which is more tiresome and draining. Yet, it doesn’t mean that there are no physical persecutions, that will never be gone as long as evil lords this world. 

Now, Paul wanted us to always remember through this verse even if this was written years ago, God’s Word remains the same and stands forever so this is always applicable and this really helps to comfort us. Paul wrote this so that through this we will be reminded about their situation before and our situation right now. They were persecuted but not abandoned and struck down but not destroyed

Through this verse, we can see that Paul wanted to show us that their mission to spread the Gospel was not by their might, strength and power. In fact, they were very weak and most of the time crushed because of the good news they are spreading but they also wanted us to remember that it is indeed not of their might and power but they were alive and blessed because of the power of Jesus that shielded them from anything that will come to their way. 

Paul recognized the persecutions for he knew how real it is because he was one of the people who persecuted Christians before his encounter with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was persecuted even more because people knew what was his life before and could not accept that he was living the same as the people he persecuted. 

So, God wants to use the life of Paul as an example that our life as Christians will never be easy. We will really undergo so much persecution and we will be struck down by the enemy. However, God wants us to also hold on to the promise He put together with the word “persecuted” and “struck down”. He doesn’t want us to focus on those words but He wants us to focus on the words after that which are “but not abandoned” and “not destroyed”.

Indeed, as Christians, these words are not just a mere comfort but also a promise that we can hold on to. Whenever we are persecuted because of the truth we profess and the faith we have in Christ Jesus our God, we must always remember that God will never abandon us while we are being persecuted. They can persecute us and ridicule us to the highest extent but our Lord who made everything new and perfect promised that He will not abandon us because He will be there to shield us and to renew our spirit. In fact, He did not even abandon us when we were still sinful how about now that we are already a new creation— clothed by Christ’s perfect righteousness? There is no chance that the God who is omnipresent will ever leave us. 

Furthermore, whenever we are struck down by the enemy, we should also remember that we are only struck down but not destroyed. In this promise, we can imagine this as something like a scene from a movie where the leading cast got detained, imprisoned, struck down and beaten up but will never be completely destroyed because he knows that he is far more stronger than that. Therefore, just like that example, we should always remember that even if we are captivated, beaten up and struck down, we are not going to be destroyed. For we know that God has our back and He will always help us in times of need. He will always give us strength and replenish our power so that we will be able stand up and fight again. He will give us the power and might to stand up above these hardships. He already gave us the life everlasting through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Therefore, let us be comforted by this promise from God and let us not feel sad and burdened for God knows what we feel and that He will always be there for us. Just like He was there to save us from our sins. Jesus is very intentional and He really initiates the first move to communicate with us, so let us reach for His hand and let Him guide us as we journey in our Christ walk— made holy, righteous and perfect in God’s sight by grace through faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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[belovedplank]

I NEED THIS BLESSING TO WORK ON ME!!!!!

I call upon the fan fic writing gods to bless you with the perseverance to finish one of your unfinished drafts. 

May your fingers dance along the letters upon your device with ease, may the devil of distraction stay far from you, and may your work not need much editing.

I pass this blessing upon every fan fic writer out there.

[urbapix]

Welcome in backyard #instadaily #bridge #passerelle #backyard #industry #notabandoned #urbanexplorer #urbanexploring #urbantrek #charenton #ivry https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT2p8zlVYV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12fncmuviamfi

[annicafrost]

Altro Spazio D’arte ha a cuore il problema dell’abbandono dei cani e dei gatti soprattutto in questo periodo è per questo diciamo #asdnonabbandona Questa illustrazione è stata creata per sensibilizzare le persone, attraverso l’arte. Se vuoi partecipare anche Tu le istruzioni le puoi trovare sul profilo @altrospaziodarte #animals #love #cat #dog #notabandoned #loveanimals #animalart #challenge #nonabbandonare #2021 #artistsupportsartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CRMO7c7Bj_o/?utm_medium=tumblr

[georgelstein]

Scenic Overlook #NRG #mothballed, #notabandoned #guarded #conveyor #belt #coal. #power #generation #urbex_artists (at West Chicago, Illinois)

[greatiamme]

Struck down, but not destroyed! *Link in my bio! We have been struck down many times in life, but as children of the LORD, we were never destroyed! Stand still! He is our deliverance! *Thanking God for His amazing grace and mercy that sustains my existence in this world! I put my trust in You LORD! Blessed be Your name! 🙌🙌 #struckdown #butnotdestroyed #persecuted #notabandoned #loved #delivered #saved #atoned #anointed #bytheLORDALMIGHTY (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWvFJ-lWlp/?igshid=vy114d3htnqe

[srsasane]

Sunday Bike Ride to Khopoli. Riding is way to explore countryside as per your own terms. #khopoli #aeroplane #aeroplanemodel #notabandoned #sundayfunday #rider #re350classic #royalenfield #bajajdominar400 #weekendvibes #weekendgetaway #passionforride https://www.instagram.com/p/B5PfmuMlux4/?igshid=ktxeefzmtdt0

[lapiezamasimportante]

Como una raspa. De sardina, por ejemplo. Parece que es lo que nadie quiere, pero es lo que lo soporta todo. #sunset #outofplace #placestoreturnto #notabandoned (en Puerto de Málaga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GPXDeoWMH/?igshid=pk2rehukom5n

[backroads66]

This is one #historic #landmark I hope to see come back to life. The #meteorcity #tradingpost along #Route66 in northern #arizona #desert #southwest #SeeTheUSA #DoAmerica #roadtrip #GetYourKicks #travelmyway #takethehighway #weareroute66 #roadtrip #notabandoned #nativeamerica #lostinamerica #nikonphotography #d5300 #travel https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-_h-2lCF1/?igshid=crqhmk7k4ja5

[eph3201]

Believers have Power!!! #afflicted #notcrushed #perplexed. #notdespaired #struckdown #notdestroyed #wegetbackup #hope #persecuted #notabandoned #neveralone https://www.instagram.com/p/BvlnDMCnfuA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q99reg0havs9

[jesusisallyouneed]

Friends may leave, family may abandon you and everything may fail, but Jesus will never fail nor abandon you.

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up. Psalms 27: 10 (KJV)

You know, I used to be worried about being alone or ending up alone and was always questioning myself, who will care for me here on earth when my parents can't be around anymore? Who will love me, care about me, help me? What will I do? I was scare.

And one day, the day I least expected in a church youth campaign, we were called to the front to pray for us youth, and the preacher got close to my ear and told me this "Even though my father and mother left me, Jehovah will still pick me up." You will know that I cried like a baby. Nobody knew about this. This was something that I was always carrying with me, in my heart & mind.

[But God is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent. (He is everywhere, he is all powerful, he knows your thoughts and your heart). Nothing escapes Him.]

My Heavenly Father answered all my doubts, questions and concerns. HE WILL TAKE CARE OF ME, LOVE ME, HELP ME, WITH EVERYTHING HE WILL PICK ME UP. WITH ALL HE WILL PICK US UP. He cares for us, we are not orphans.

When we come to Christ, we repent of our sins, we accept him in our hearts and we confess that he is Lord and rose from the dead on the third day, we become sons and daughters of God.

So, why do we worry??

[twilightfaze]

Status Update

Hi Pangaeans!

Just letting everyone know that I'm still around and that the game has not been abandoned. I'm more frequent on Facebook than anywhere else, but that's no excuse.

Anyway, It's come to my attention that RPG Maker MV's latest update really screwed up on the deployment feature which causes a bug to make the game crash. I'm waiting on word back on a fix on that. There's a couple other plugin bugs I need to deal with, but it seems like those are fixed for the most part.

Finally, there is another bug on the world map after you leave the port that causes the game to crash. It's for a specific battle area, but I'm not taking chances: Be sure to save your game as soon as you leave the port and then head for the Sea of Trees. As long as you don't go to the hills, you should be ok.

Thank you to everyone supporting the game. I expect these crippling personal issues will be settled after the first week of April. After which I'll be back to work!

[theadoptionoption]

👍👍 ... ... ... ... Not Abandoned - George Dennehy (Official Acoustic Music Video) - YouTube https://youtu.be/iVOmiTe1nz0 #notabandoned #adoption #adopted #georgedennehy @thatarmlessguy #amazing #beautiful #inspiring https://www.instagram.com/p/BrUCeElBkT9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fsa7kinhh03b

[georgelstein]

Packard #Packard #warehouse #autoparts #monochrome #blackandwhite #notabandoned (at Boonton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2Z7IVnYql/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dqczyd4344kh

[thewaychurchwi]

God is always with you! #notforsaken #notabandoned (at The Way Church)

[daycoppensphotography]

Careful there.... #highlandpark #notabandoned