THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS: SURVIVING DARK TIMES || Min Shalom Mwenda

Does being faithful to God mean life will be easy? The Bible says otherwise. In this powerful teaching, Min. Shalom Mwenda opens up “The Afflictions of the Righteous: Surviving Dark Times.” He shows how believers can stand firm, keep the faith, and finish strong when opposition, loneliness and pain come. 🔥 In this message, you will learn: Why the church cannot be defeated, and why persecution only strengthens believers The three levels of spiritual growth: children, sons and fathers (1 John 2:12–14) Why affliction comes at the level of the “young men” who carry assignments Why suffering for Christ is promised (2 Timothy 3:12; Philippians 1:29) Why our true reward is in the life to come (2 Timothy 4:7–8) How to live as ambassadors of heaven in a world that will not love us (John 15:18–19; John 17:13–20) How to rise again after every fall (Proverbs 24:16) 💬 Quote from the message: “You may fall seven times, but the righteous always rise again. Keep the faith, fight the good fight, and finish your course.” 📖 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 16:18 · Acts 9 · 1 John 2:12–15 · Psalm 119:9 · 2 Timothy 3:10–12 · Philippians 1:29 · 2 Timothy 4:7–8 · John 15:18–19 · John 17:13–20 · Proverbs 24:16 🙏 Join us live every Thursday, 8:00 – 9:00 PM on Google Meet. 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 0748848040 / 0798 275616 👍 If this message blessed you, like, share, and subscribe to The Ecclesia Fellowship so you never miss an episode. Tell us in the comments how this word encouraged you! #TheEcclesiaFellowship #AfflictionsOfTheRighteous #SurvivingDarkTimes #ShalomMwenda #ChristianTeaching #KeepTheFaith #Sermon #Faith #BibleStudy #Kenya