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This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day (Jn. 6:39).

Besides His mission of redeeming mankind, Christ had another mission to accomplish, a mission that was equally important. However, it would only apply to those who believe in Jesus as the Savior of the world. Thus, if you fall into the category of those who have accepted His Son as Lord and Savior then the promises are yours.

The will of the Father is to keep you unto eternal life. By His grace, God had His Son carry out a mission of crucial importance – to help you keep your faith. God was concerned for those who would come to believe in Jesus; for those who would endure pain and suffering. And by enduring it, subsequently, not shipwreck their faith. God saw to it that all those who believe in Him may not perish, but make it to eternity. I would like to point out that Jesus isn’t talking about the whole world, but only those whom the Father gave to Him – the believers.

God foresaw those that would accept Christ and follow His teachings, those who would face many trials. They will face temptations and attacks from the devil. They will be misunderstood by their peers and by family. They will be mocked and ridiculed in schools, universities; their fellow peers will reject them, co-workers will look at them and shake their heads.

Now, the Lord saw that many women would be mistreated, and deserted by their husbands on account of their faith – and vice versa. He saw the suffering and pain of children who will feel misunderstood, rejected, or even be attacked by their parents. For many believers, privileges, opportunities and services will be taken away. They will be cited and dragged into court. Meanwhile, others will be assaulted and scorned by the world. Still others will be despised, betrayed, and killed like criminals.

However, the will of the Father is to simply ensure that in the midst of trials His children would not grow weak in faith.

Dear friend, perhaps you’re going through a very difficult time in your life right now. Maybe you’re struggling in your walk with Christ. Maybe, you’ve consecrated your heart to the Lord, but instead of enjoying a carefree life, you find yourself in circumstances that are utterly impossible.

If you can say, with King David,

“For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart is appalled within me.” (Ps. 143-3-4)

I would like to encourage you: God has not forgotten you. He sent His Son on a mission that was of the utmost importance to Him – to see you through every trial that comes your way! God wills that none should perish, faint or grow weak but that through trials and adversity, you may stand firm. He desires for you to live, that you might attain the resurrection of the dead.

 

Pavel Gurzhiy