St. Paul’s final exhortation to the Church at Miletus and Jesus’ final prayer for the apostles serve as a last will and testament and have a common theme — living the Christian life is not easy. Paul: “Savage wolves will come among you, and they will not spare the flock.” Jesus’ prayer: “The world hated them, because they do not belong to the world … keep them from the Evil One.” People of faith should not expect prosperity but difficulty.These admonitions are given so that the disciples will be equipped to “hang in there” in the midst of trials. Navy Seals go through rigorous training so they can cope with adversity when it comes. Christians must be similarly prepared to trust completely in God no matter what.
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By Church Staff
