IMMUNITY

At times throughout history, God seems to have allowed the church to be challenged - not because they were unfaithful to Him, but precisely because they were faithful.

Faithfulness doesn't grant a church immunity from persecution.  If anything, history confirms that God has allowed nations to judge His people.

The Babylonians came against Judah.
The Egyptians came against the Israelites.
The Assyrians conquered the tribes of Israel.
Islam is even challenging our present culture.

But in the end, God will judge all things -- and of His Kingdom there will be no end.  When He returns every eye will see Him -- every knee will bow to Him.  The crucified Jesus will be declared King of kings and Lord of lords.  And the cross will be replaced with a crown.

In the end, Gandhi will confess Jesus as Lord.
Buddha and Krishna will confess Jesus as Lord.
Muhammed will confess Jesus as Lord.

You do not have immunity, but you have Jesus.

So don't live in fear.  You do not have immunity, but you have Jesus.  He has overcome the world.  Jesus said, 'The gates of hell will not overpower the church of Jesus Christ.  

So live every day as if it were your last day - as if at any moment Jesus could appear in the clouds.  Because someday soon -- He will.

And be blessed.