We Are More than Conquerors through Love

In life, there are times when you may face unexpected difficulties. Sometimes I overcome them, thinking of God, but sometimes I get so discouraged that I just want to plop down on the ground.

I was exhausted in body and mind, thinking, ‘Why doesn’t the situation get any better?’ At that moment, God gave me comfort and courage through the words in the Bible.

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Ro 8:35–37

As soon as I read these Bible verses, tears flowed down my face, which were tears of repentance and reflection.

‘Heavenly Father loved me so much that He endured the pain of the cross, and He is with me.’ The moment I had this thought, my anguish suddenly changed into gratitude.

The reason the apostles of the early Church weren’t afraid even when they were persecuted was that God walked the more painful path incomparable with theirs. Ridicule, contempt, flogging, and crucifixion were not the things God had to suffer. We, sinners, should have been in the place where He suffered. Having received great, unrepayable love from God, the apostles did not even fear death and confidently said that they were “more than conquerors.”

God’s suffering did not end two thousand years ago. Heavenly Father and Mother came to this earth again to restore the lost truth for us. They endured all kinds of ridicule, contempt, persecution, and punishment that we, sinners, should suffer.

‘Because of our sins, Heavenly Father walked the path of sacrifice for such a long time, and Heavenly Mother is praying for us day and night even at this moment. Mother has said to us, “You are My everything.” Compared with the thorny path Father and Mother have walked, this difficulty is really nothing.’

I used to blame the given circumstances when things didn’t go well while doing the gospel work. I forgot all the hardships and difficulties that Father and Mother had to endure for a sinner like me, and until now I’ve only thought of my pain. I was so sorry that I forgot Father and Mother’s love for a while. I am ashamed that I’ve forgotten God’s love, getting discouraged and exhausted.

For our salvation, Father and Mother have endured all the pain and tiredness, praying for us without ceasing every day. Whether it’s hot or cold, Father and Mother have never stopped preaching to find even one more soul. From now on, I will always remember the great love of God.

God’s love is the driving force of my life. No matter what difficulties may come my way, I will be more than a conqueror, thinking of Father and Mother.

With the inexpressible sacrifice and love of God Elohim in my mind, I will preach the gospel to people all around the world until the day we enter the kingdom of heaven. I truly give thanks to Father and Mother for lavishing Their love on us today, too.