And that is why I am suffering
here in prison. But I am not
ashamed of it, for I know the one
in whom I trust, and I am sure
that he is able to guard what
I have entrusted to him until
the day of his return.
The Apostle Paul was imprisoned because he preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I think it is fair to say that it is a great privilege for one to go through pain and suffering brought about by their service unto the Lord. During pain and suffering there are moments of complete identification with Jesus Christ who himself walked upon a path much worse than the one we tread. John 15:20 tells us that Jesus taught, "Do you remember what I told you? ‘A servant is not greater than the master.’ Since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. And if they had listened to me, they would listen to you!" Just serve the Lord despite any anguish because your blood, sweat and tears become a true badge of honor.
2 comments:
Amen!
AMEN! Like a boy scout
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