My web site, which includes this Blog, was compromised again this past week. This has become all too frequent. In the words of the one hosting my web site, \u201cI have never had any of my \u2018money making\u2019 sites compromised. But yours and another Christian site have been the target of numerous attacks!\u201d I am not surprised that the Christian web sites are attacked more frequently than other web sites. The truth is Christians are attacked more than non-Christians. And the greater truth is that faithful, serving Christians are attacked more than unfaithful, non-serving Christians. The Bible has much to say about this and how Christians are to respond to it:
\n\u2022 In His sermon on the mount, Jesus said, \u201cBlessed are you when they revile and persecute you . . . rejoice and be exceedingly glad\u201d (Matt. 5:11-12).
\n\u2022 Jesus told His followers, \u201cIn the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world\u201d (John 16:33).
\n\u2022 Speaking of Jesus, John wrote, \u201cYou are of God . . . and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world\u201d (I John 4:4)
\nHave you been under attack lately by the forces of evil? I have this suggestion for you: rejoice, cheer up, overcome. \u201cEasier said than done\u201d you reply? I know. I know. But we have a choice in how we respond to attacks, the Biblical way or the world\u2019s way. It\u2019s your choice. I\u2019ve made mine.<\/p>\n
Pray with me this week for the following global concerns:
\n\u2022 Americans around the world gather for various forms of July 4th celebrations. Pray for missionaries who use this as a time for relationship building and witness.
\n\u2022 Pray for Amy as she seeks a job in Vancouver to provide financial support for her and Nathan as they attempt to start a church.
\n\u2022 Pray for those who are attempting to minister and witness during the Soccer World Cup Games.
\n\u2022 Pray for relief needs in the aftermath of ethnic violence in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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