Listening To The Still Small Voice Part 18 - Godliness and Persecution

After the great victory of Carmel and the humiliating defeat of fleeing before the threats of Jezebel, God revealed Himself to Elijah in the way of a “still, small voice” or as a sound of gentle blowing, not a wind that rent the rocks, or fiery mountains or great earthquakes. We often want the immediate and the spectacular, while God is faithfully doing His perfect work quietly, and in His own perfect time. His leading us is not in the way of yelling or shouting but of the gentle leading of His Holy Spirit Who indwells those who are born again. This is a study of the things that will help us to know when and how God is leading us to do His will. In this study we look at the wonderful work of godliness in our lives. God's Word tells us that all who desire to live godly will be persecuted. The world's reaction to the perfect Son of God, declares without question the world's hatred for all that is righteous, holy and good. As we live godly lives we are not to be surprised by hostility, opposition, and persecution. Here we look at some of the blessings that result from suffering for Jesus Christ.