teach us that we would be able to serve Him without suffering. Quite the contrary. In fact, He promised a life of tribulation, suffering and persecution even unto death for those who are faithful in doing His will. The Gospel preached in the Western Church today is almost entirely impotent when it comes to proper teaching, discipleship and the equipping of believers to live the kind of sacrificial life Christ demands. Yet the Church teaches frequently and very eloquently on how to live a blessed, abundant, carefree life – all of which have perpetuated a self-centered lifestyle.

There is a very gross and dangerous gap between the rejoicing of the disciples in their floggings, infirmities, persecutions and death as recorded in the New Testament compared to the modern Churchmeans the end. In fact, that is when the life Christ purchased for you to live and experience in Him truly begins. Christ has set you free. Embrace your life as He intended. Live it fully – both in life and death.

Your unwavering love for the LORD, the unadulterated truth of His Gospel, and an unshakable faith is what will bring that reality to pass in your life.

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About Erin Pavlicek

Erin Pavlicek is a Kansas City native whose passionate call to writing and speaking were discovered at the age of three. Throughout her formative years she studied Art, English and Writing, becoming known among her peers as a "wordsmith". She is a passionate advocate for the Native American people, and promotes unity in the Body of Christ