Don't Give Up

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I AM the Holy Spirit. Don't give up! The early church believers in Smyrna were suffering great persecution. They were faced with many trials. Listen to the words written to those believers. The Bible says, "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." (Revelation 2:10.)

These words don't necessarily sound very encouraging. They were told not to fear what they were about to suffer. They were told the devil was about to throw some of them into prison. They were informed they were going to be tested and have tribulation. However, they were also told to be faithful to the end. If they didn't give up, but remained faithful, they would be given the crown of life.

Sometimes you might go through hard times. Sometimes, you might be in uncomfortable positions. I release strength into you right now to endure. James tells you, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:2-3.) Keep drawing near to Us, despite any circumstance you might be facing.


Revelation 2:10
10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

James 1:2-3
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,  3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.