It’s amazing to realize that nothing on earth becomes perfect without a process or preparation. A tree bearing fruits first has to be a seed that dies in the ground. Pure gold must suffer intense heat during its purification, new or refurbished homes at some point have to be demolished hammered, plastered etc to become that beautiful edifice people gape at. So why should we Christians be different. I submit to you that our process or preparation that helps us become mature Christians is what we experience as trials, tribulations, temptations or persecution. So if you are living holy or striving to leave holy, embrace or be ready for the persecution that here or that is coming to you. At the end of it you’ll be better than you ever were if you submit to the process that matures you.
Revelations 2:10 (Please read all of Revelation chapter 2)
10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
I pray that God gives us grace to be patient to endure the persecution that comes our way in Jesus name, Amen.