Suffering by Grace

We must stand firm in unity, without fear of opposition. Fear destroys unity, and we need unity to overcome fear. When we have courage, that testifies to our opposition that they will lose and we will win. Courage comes from realizing that all of it is from God. And so is the gracious gift of faith and the opposition itself. Suffering was an essential part of the work of Christ, and it remains an essential part of being the body of Christ.