God’s love, which is stronger than death, is causing me to continue walking the path of the mission the Lord has given me (John 6:1–15). “At that very time some Pharisees came and said to Him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill You.’ He replied, ‘Go tell that fox, “I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.” In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see Me again until you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Luke 13:31–35). ...
Let’s pray together with one accord! [Acts 4:23-31] A faithful daughter-in-law lived under constant persecution from her unbelieving mother-in-law for her faith in Jesus. However, through tearful prayers for her mother-in-law's soul and singing hymn “Yield not to Temptation,” she found comfort. One day, members of the church went to preach the gospel to her mother-in-law together. 'Grandma, believe in Jesus and come out to the church. Your daughter-in-law is praying for you with tears.' 'That's all just a show. I followed her secretly when she went to pray, and all she did was sing a song about overcoming me.' A surprised pastor asked her: 'What song was it?' 'Uh... something like... 'You, don't be discouraged by trials, gather your courage and overcome, gain new strength by overcoming trials~' (Internet). This anecdote brings a smile through the misunderstanding of praise by t...