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Daily Fountain 2017 - The Glory Surpasses The Pain







Monday July 31

Bible Reading:     Rev. 6: 9 - 17
Topic:                  The Glory Surpasses The Pain

Two days ago, we saw that the opening of the first four seals revealed God's judgment which included war, conflict, famine and widespread death and destruction on the earth.

The opening of the fifth seal in today's reading reveals the souls that were martyred for their faith and testimony.

To their cry for justice against those who were responsible, God responded with the gift of white robes as they waited for the coming home of others who were yet to be martyred (vs. 9 - 11)

God knows about the suffering, persecution and martyrdom of His children in all generations up till now.

Their suffering is not in vain, they will be rewarded when they meet their Father for Whom they suffered too much.

Another encouragement is that on the day that God will unleash terrible judgment on all wicked people, none of them - royalty, rich, poor, slave, free - will be able to stand before Him.

Only those who know the Lord will escape.

Do you know Him?
It is not too late to make sure today.

Jesus is waiting for you

Prayer
Oh Lord, as I journey through this world, give me grace to focus on the glory that awaits me not minding whatever trial I may go through, Amen.

Memory Verse             Rev. 6: 9
"And when He had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the Altar, the souls of them that were slain for the Word of God, and for the testimony which they held"

Source:     The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)

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