Calvary BFC
Would you die for what you believe? If so, why do we find it harder to live consistently according to what we believe? As we look at Revelation 2:8-11 we see that losing things and even losing life is not true loss because of the gain that we receive. But losing our faith- that would be the most tragic loss we could experience.
Revelation 2:8-11 NASB1995
I. Sometimes Jesus’ followers suffer
II. We do not need to be afraid to suffer
• There will be an end to the suffering
• Though we lose everything we have and even our lives, we will not lose true life
III. We should be willing to suffer to the point of death
IV. We should be willing to suffer for the rest of our lives
• Follow Jesus instead of money
• Follow Jesus instead of comfort
• Follow Jesus instead of time
• Follow Jesus instead of friends/family
V. Our suffering confirms our true life
Bottom Line: Live today the way you will wish you had lived when you get to the end of your life.