If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.
The word “suffer” here means to stay under or to put up with trials, to have fortitude, and to endure patiently. Jesus endured a lot of uncomfortable things for us, yet He never complained or turned from them. He loved us too much to fail us. Now it is our turn to love Him so much we won’t fail Him either.
The Message Bible says: If we stick it out with him, we’ll rule with him; If we turn our backs on him, he’ll turn his back on us.
Stick it out with Jesus. Follow Him faithfully to the end. As we walk in His love we will reign with Him. To “reign” means to be a co-ruler with Jesus. We have supernatural support and vigor in our walk with Jesus. If we don’t give up, we will rule with Him. If we deny that we know Him, He will deny that He knows us. Jesus is your best friend, so stay faithful and true to Him.
Even when I suffer trials along the path in my walk with Jesus I will stay true to Him. I reign with Jesus and He empowers me.
- Reading Plan A: John 1:1-28
- Reading Plan B: Galatians 6
- Reading Plan C: 1 Kings 14,15; John 1:1-28
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.