Opposition

DEVOTION
1 THESSALONIANS
OPPOSITION
1 Thess 2:1-2
2:1 You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. 2 We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
It is difficult at best to express the truth in the face of those who oppose the bible as the word of God. How can the truth be the truth if those who oppose the bible as the inherent word of God refuse it as the truth? Yet I still must stand up in the face of that type of opposition and declare it as the truth, the only truth. I think I have also faced opposition even from within the body of Christ. This I simply do not understand how that can be, yet it still exists. There are so many I believe have been deceived into believing certain behaviors or attitudes which mirror the ways of the world rather than God are not only acceptable but declared to be right by the Word of God. I must not falter in my position no matter what those who oppose the truth of God. I think what troubles me sometimes is being accused of thinking I am the only one who is right. That is just another form of opposition. I know there are others who think as I do. I know there are others who accept the Word of God straight forward and without biases. I know there are others who take the bible literally, that accept it as not only a true record of the history of mankind but also as a declaration of the only path to a true and right relationship with the one and only God. I know there has to be others who see the completeness of this truth, who do not accept advice from non-believers, nor function in the world as they do. I know there must be others who trust God completely for everything that do not trust in their own abilities to secure their life both present and in the future. I know there has to be others who do not look to any addition writings in the form of rules and regulations, manuals or books as a source for their lifestyle. Yet I believe I still face opposition in all these areas. Could I be the only one who sees this? I cannot believe that. There must be others who believe as I do because it is what the word of God says. I only believe the Word. I know people say they are several interpretations of what it says. I do not believe that, God do not say it to be understand in several ways. He intended it to be understood as he said it, and he sent his Spirit to insure those who desired to understand it would be lead into all the truth. Why is that so difficult for people to grasp? He said let them who have ears listen. No, I stand firm upon the Word of God. I stand tall in the face of any and all opposition to the truth of God.