TEETH AND NAILS

"But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience."        Luke 8:15

Only 1 out of every 4 people that hears the word, bears fruit.
Out of every 4 who hear the Word of God, only 1 keeps it and gives good fruit.
What is this person's secret of success?
They listen and practice, listen and practice, listen and practice...
In other words, they fight, persevere and defend their faith with teeth and nails, even if they have to go against the world all by themselves.

Afflicted

"He does not preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the oppressed."

Job 36:6


The Lord always hears the cry of the oppressed, and is always ready to defend them and make justice prevail on their behalf.

Greatness

"Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; rise up for me[a]to the judgment You have commanded!"

Psalms 7:6

The Lord hears the prayer of the sincere and defend them from their adversaries.

Justice

"And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?" Luke 18:7


If you are chosen and form part of the family of God, He has heard your prayers and your cry out - even though the answer seems to be delayed. Like a Father, He takes care of His children and protects them from all harm but sometimes, the children become anxious and want to move quickly, before giving God time to answer. This is where perseverance comes in. Do not be discouraged. Pursue victory, confident in Divine justice.