An interesting thing i've found today is about Paul's closing statement in every letter that he wrote in the Bible...He wrote that the grace of Jesus Christ be with you...
I do not know exactly about the circumstances of the church on that era... Based on what i read, persecution was always waiting for the people whom found out as the follower of Christ.
If i think about it, it must be hard to face by the church so that Paul always encouraged them with those words in every closing statement of his letters.
When i read it, it strengthens me so much...
It wasn't by chance for Paul saying that powerful words... I believe that God gave special revelation for Paul to write every word of his letters, including the closing statement, and it becomes a powerful blessing for me and for all the people who believe in Him too...
Whatever life-challenge we might face these days, remember that God's grace is always be with us!
Emmanuel...!!!
Love,
novitz