“Peace After the Storm: A Reward for Obedience”

From Persecution to Peace: A Reward Wrapped in Fur

Raising kittens wasn’t part of my long-term plan. It was a brief chapter—sweet, fleeting, and unexpectedly sacred. Though the work was intense and I couldn’t continue the project for long, the time I spent with them was pure joy. Their gentle presence brought a kind of peace I hadn’t known in years. It felt like a gift from God, a divine balm after the spiritual battles I endured.

Before I began walking in the gifts of the Spirit, the Holy Ghost gave me a clear word: “There will be much persecution, but I will deliver you out of it all.” That promise came to pass. I obeyed God’s call to prophesy and testify, even when it meant facing rejection and attacks from within the very churches where I served. The persecution was real—but so was the deliverance.

Those quiet days with the kittens felt like a reward for obedience. A moment of rest after the storm. I believe God allowed me to experience that peace as a reminder: He sees, He knows, and He honors those who surrender to His will.

Spiritual gifts are not just tools—they’re part of a glorious journey with Jesus Christ. They come with cost, but also with profound purpose. I do not regret answering my call. The greatest reward is not behind me—it’s ahead, waiting for all who will surrender to the power of God and prove His presence on earth.

Scripture References to Include

2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” This affirms the reality of persecution for those who walk in obedience.

Psalm 34:19 (KJV) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” A direct echo of the word you received from the Holy Ghost.

Romans 8:18 (KJV) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” A powerful reminder that the greatest reward is yet to come.

1 Peter 4:14 (KJV) “If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you…” This speaks to the peace and joy you experienced after enduring hardship.