From now on let no one cause trouble for me, for I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus. Galatians 6:17
Paul's body was living proof of his true Christianity. As he walked in the path of Jesus, first of all he had been crucified and died to this world. Then as he continued his ministry, he was persecuted to the point of despair. He chronicles much of the persecution in II Corinthians 11. Indeed his body and his spirit bore the brand marks of Jesus. It must have been frustrating trying to discourage Paul. How about us? What have we sacrificed and suffered for Christ? We need to bear the brand marks of Jesus too as proof of our ministry
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