WEEK ONE | DAY SIX
“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” —Romans 5:1-2
Standing in God’s grace can seem so difficult. We might be willing to rest in it, take comfort from it…but to stand in His grace and to boast only “in our hope of sharing the glory of God” requires some courage. This is courage only God can provide. Moses, David, Joshua, Esther, Daniel, Paul…all those who stood in His grace, testifying to His Word, did it only through His strength. Over and over again, God’s Word shows us God’s sufficiency. Through His grace, we are able to stand firm. This is a part of the story of grace.
Jesus is our ultimate example of endurance under pressure, courage in the face of persecution and standing in grace. We, too, have access to this grace! Frontier Fellowship often hears remarkable stories of women and men who remain faithful to Christ despite persecution for their faith.
The Iranian Church is one of the fastest growing in the world. Amid this growth, Iranian Christians face extreme pressure, persecution and often imprisonment. Daria, a student at Pars Theological Centre (Pars), was arrested in the middle of taking an exam, as was her husband. They were both interrogated, placed in solitary confinement and then released on bail. Now, they await sentencing and continue to cling to the message of the Gospel. Their hope remains steadfast in Jesus, and we pray that God will continue to grow the faithfulness of Christians around the globe who face similar circumstances and contexts.