Matthew 10:22, "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."
John 15:19: "If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you."
Satan's attack on the US has been subtle, but with each passing year, it becomes more and more obvious. I remember thinking, "I think I'll just move to China. I loved my time there." Then I remembered that as attacked as we feel in the US, the attack there is much harsher. Why is it different here? Because I am home. Home is supposed to be comfortable. When I go to China (or any other country), I go with a purpose. When I am in the US, I am home. As I was processing this, God said to me, "Liz, this world is not your home." I shouldn't be living in a lazy fashion as I have been doing because this is not my home. I am here for a purpose, and I need to fulfill it. I can't get lazy because there is work to be done. I cannot fear; I need to be strong and get to work.
Haggai 2:4: "But now take courage, Zerubbabel,’ [Governor] declares the Lord, ‘take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, [Religious leaders] and all you people of the land [All of us] take courage,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ declares the Lord of hosts." [explanations mine]
So no need to worry. Be strong. Keep your eyes on things above. Be about the work that God has called us to. Go and make disciples . . . The nations are coming to us, and that includes the United States of America.
