When I came across this picture for the first time, I had a stirring in my heart. It was like a thunder bolt had just hit me. It reminded me of how we as Christians must go through so many trials and persecutions (that our faith may be tried).
2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that yes all those who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Its time for us to stop complaining about the tough times we are passing through, we must start seeing the persecutions, trials, battles and challenges as the darkness surrounding us and envision ourselves as the stars. Remember the beatitudes? Blessed are you when men shall revile against you and "persecute" you for my sake!! (Mathew 5:11-12) Jesus Christ says you are blessed!!!!!
If you have ever gazed up into the sky on a night when you can see so many stars you wont fail to notice how breathtaking it is to see the stars shine so brightly in the midst of the darkness. That's how we are brethren, in the midst of all our trials! We need the darkness so that our Lights can shine brightly for all to see! Glory to God!
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