2 Corinthians 6:5; In Stripes, In Imprisonments (2)
2 Corinthians 6:5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
The Christian is called to be a good soldier of the cross to bring honour and glory to Christ’s name by our walk with Him especially in times of persecutions. It was William Gurnall, a pastor, who gave this encouragement why the believer is to remain steadfast in times of persecution:
In light of all that God has done for you.
In light of the glorious standing you have as a child of God.
In light of His great plan of the ages that God has made you part of.
In light of the plan for Christian maturity and growth He gives to you.
In light of the conduct God calls every believer to live.
In light of the filling of the Spirit and our walk in the Spirit.
In light of all this, there is a battle to fight in the Christian life.
[William Gurnall, a pastor, published his book The Christian in Complete Armour, an exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20]