*DAILY DEW 6/DECEMBER/2024* *Those Who Embraced His Instructions* (4) _Key Bible Text:_ *"For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation."* (2 Corinthians 1:5-6 (KJV)) _Bible Insight_ Speaking of sufferings associated with the preaching of the Gospel, it will be good to take a closer look at these:- 1. *Beating and imprisonment in Philippi* (Acts 16:16-40): Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned for casting out a demon from a slave girl. Despite their sufferings, they sang hymns and prayed, leading to the conversion of the jailer. More suffering brought about more souls being saved. How we man up or stand strong in the face the suffering for Christ makes the whole difference. 2. *Stoning in Lystra* (Acts 14:19-20): Paul was stoned by a mob in Lystra and left for dead. However, he survived and continued to preach the Gospel. But not too fast. Stephen was stoned and death was permitted by God to take him. Acts 7:58-60 (KJV) And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. 3. *Whipping and imprisonment in Jerusalem* (Acts 21:27-36, 22:22-29): Paul was arrested and whipped by the Roman authorities in Jerusalem. He was later imprisoned for two years. These were sufferings caused by their faith in Christ and the preaching of the Gospel of Christ. _MEDITATION:_ *And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.* ( 2 Corinthians 1:7 (KJV)) *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2024* ❤ *TO REGISTER FOR #HTP2024* https://bit.ly/REGISTER-4-HTP2024-OUTREACH *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...