Jack Gutknecht
Paul, I looked up your Acts 14:22 TPT
At each place they went, they strengthened the lives of the believers and encouraged them to go deeper in their faith. And they taught them, “It is necessary for us to enter into the realm of God’s kingdom, because that’s the only way we will endure our many trials and persecutions.”
Paul Bayne
So very true. I was just reading 1 and 3 Peter this morning, and it reinforced the fact that the life of the Christian will be fraught with fiery trials, but we suffer with Christ and learn to be just like Him as we do. He suffered on this earth, why shouldn't we expect any less? Thanks for the comment brother!
Jack Gutknecht
Yes, brother. God's way is a GUIDED WAY Neh. 9:19; Prov. 3:6
and then because He loves us so, a GUARDED WAY Ps.17:4-5.
Paul Bayne
And it's for our best, and for His ultimate glory.