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ENDURE HARDINESS   Marjorie Parker

So long as we determine to faithfully serve our Lord and bear witness to His saving grace, we may be sure we will incur the wrath of Satan. Should we let this discourage us? Not at all. Warfare in a righteous cause can be rewarding. "Fight the good fight of Faith, lay hold on eternal life". (1 Ti 6:12). The way to get the most out of the Christian life is to stand boldly for the truth. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" (2 . Ti 2:3).

 He is a poor soldier indeed who cannot "take it".

With the power of Christ working in us, and through us, we can withstand the attacks of our adversary, the devil, and do a real work for God.

May I be carried to the skies, On flowery beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize,

And sailed through bloody seas?

Sure, I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage,

Lord, I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word.

 Isaac Watts