99.4 Confident Prayer Of The Witness

(Psalm 57)

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety.

In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.

I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need.

He will answer from heaven and save me; he will defeat my oppressors.

God will show me his constant love and faithfulness.

I am surrounded by enemies, who are like man-eating lions.

Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.

Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.

My enemies have spread a net to catch me; I am overcome with distress.

They dug a pit in my path, but fell into it themselves.

I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!

Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre!

I will wake up the sun.

I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations.

I will praise you among the peoples.

Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.

Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.

99.3 Salvation For Those Who Witnessed And Did Not Care About Their Lives

(Revelation 12:10-12)

Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, "Now God's salvation has come! Now God has shown his power as King! Now his Messiah has shown his authority! For the one who stood before our God and accused our brothers day and night has been thrown out of heaven. Our brothers won the victory over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the truth which they proclaimed; and they were willing to give up their lives and die. And so be glad, you heavens, and all you that live there! But how terrible for the earth and the sea! For the Devil has come down to you, and he is filled with rage, because he knows that he has only a little time left."

99.2 The Lord Will Crown Those Who Witness For Him

(1 Peter 5:1-4)

I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be revealed. I appeal to you to be shepherds of the flock that Goad gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve. Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but he examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherds appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.

99.1 We Witness Even If We Have To Suffer

(1 Peter 3:13-17)

Who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct as followers of Christ will become ashamed of what they say. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if this should be God's will, than for doing evil.