Philippians 1v27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.

Fixing our eyes on the cross and the sacrifice of Christ needs to be not just a daily but a moment by moment, breath by breath focus. In this way our thought life will be kingdom focused and our actions will follow suit. This is how we testify our great hope by conducting ourselves in a manner foreign to the worlds ups and downs. We have an eternal hope which calls for great joy and praise in all circumstance. So let us not be afraid for the Lord of all has placed His mighty Spirit in us to live a life fully empowered to the truth of Christ.

2 Thessalonians v16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.