Week 2

There were times that the people had their own trials, especially those people who believe and follow Jesus Christ. I learned that the challenges or persecutions that they had encountered had its own negative and positive effects. It is that the persecutions were part of the plan of God to fulfill His own purpose. Another lesson that I learned is about the reasons why the gospel was spread. It was so amazing how God used different situations, things, and people for His glory. Even the persecution was one of the reason of the spreading of the gospel. I learned that in negative event, there is good outcome.

I remember since I was following Jesus Christ and being active in the church, there were many persecutions that I had encountered also. It could not be the same with what the history people's experiences but it was a persecution. Many of the students or my schoolmates mocked be because I had bring with me my Bible. Even my friends will question me about what the Bible said and if it is true. But because of those persecution, I had shared the Word of God to some of my classmates and friends.

Because of what I have learned that challenges or persecutions in life also had the positive effects. First thing that I will do is to value the challenges that I will be encountered. I will change the concept of my mind, thinking first the negative effects of the negative event or situation. I will discover the positive effects first. Then, I will not be discouraged by it, instead I will take it as a challenge to help me to grow my faith more in the Lord.