that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this. - 1 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV)
What do you think your destiny is? To find a husband or wife? To graduate college and find a decent career? To retire early? Well maybe. If you are believer in Jesus Christ, what is your destiny? Heaven? – yes. True life? – absolutely. But many of us do not realize that we are destined for afflictions. When persecution comes, or there is difficulty because you are following Jesus Christ, do not be surprised (1 Peter 4:12). This is just part of the 'ordinary' Christian life.
