From one of my daily devotionals:

 

It's crucial to remain strong in the

face of opposition we ourselves may

encounter. The same devil who is

trying to destroy the church in some

areas is trying to intimidate Christians

elsewhere.

But believers are not easily silenced.

We have the gospel in our hearts,

the Spirit in our souls,

the Cross in our hands,

and the return of Christ on our minds.

We must stand strong in the face of

opposition because Christ is

returning for us soon.