Moments For You

"No man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto" (1 Thessalonians 3:3). The people Paul wrote these words to had turned from idolatry to the Lord. They were surrounded by bitter enemies, yet they surrendered their lives to the Lord and bore a... Read more →

I have done my share of grumbling about the way merchandising seems to seek an earlier beginning to the Christmas season every year. But, to be honest, in my own way I'm much worse than the merchant and the advertising guru. I vote for an early Christmas. A very early... Read more →

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10). This must have been a strange saying to those who were looking for immediate glory, or a reign of peace. But the Lord plainly sets before His disciples what their position in... Read more →

"When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for... Read more →

Here are a few names of Christian martyrs. There are hundreds and even thousands of unnamed others who lost their lives at the same time as those listed here. Though their names are unknown to us, they are well known to God (2 Cor. 6:9). Name Means of Death Year... Read more →

1. Jesus underwent a human birth so that we who believe on Him might have a heavenly birth. (Luke 2:11; John 1:12) 2. Jesus took His place in a manger in a stable, so that we might have heavenly mansions. (Luke 2:7; John 14:2) 3. Jesus became a member of... Read more →

Richard Wurmbrand, the author of this article, was imprisoned for a total of 14 years for doing Christian work in communist Romania. He later founded "The Voice of the Martyrs," a ministry which supports persecuted believers. Suppose you were living 2,000 years ago in Palestine, that you were sinful, heavy... Read more →

He was a monster in human form, a rapacious wild beast wearing the rich robes of a king. No man or woman was safe during his reign. One by one he murdered every rival claimant to the throne. He stamped out the Hasmoneans. He murdered his wife's brother. He murdered... Read more →

“Of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:38). Faith accomplishes marvellous deliverances. The mouths of lions can do no injury to believing Daniel, for God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths. The violence of fire, heated seven times furiously, is made of no effect by faith; the fourth... Read more →

"But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:20). Joseph's presence... Read more →

"I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38,39). The... Read more →

“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29). What a tremendous privilege it is to have forgiveness of sin and eternal life by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ as one's Saviour.... Read more →

Persecution is promised to every believer. How can we be prepared for it? 1. Start small. Learn to bear with patience a reproach for Christ, and then you will be fitter to bear an iron chain. (Acts 5:41; 2 Timothy 2:3) 2. Deepen your knowledge of Christ. A man will... Read more →

“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body” (Hebrews 13:3). If there is lethargy, indifference, or just ignorance about the problem of Christian martyrs, things can and must be changed. But what can we as Christians... Read more →

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:11,12). Paul was in prison and what was... Read more →