The national news has recently reported about an Iranian pastor who is facing execution for converting others to Christianity and refusing to denounce his Christian faith.
As I read the stories about this pastor, I can't help but wonder would I be willing to die for my faith? This man is just 32 years old, and has two young children. Yet, according to all accounts, he is risking and may in fact lose his life for his faith.
Biblical and historical accounts tell us that John the Baptist, Peter, Thomas, James and most of the apostles were martyred. But as Americans we take for granted the religious freedoms we are given every day.
So today I challenge you with two questions:
1. Would you be willing to give your life for your faith?
2. If it were a crime to be a Christian, would there even be any evidence to prosecute you?
It's something to thing about, isn't it? Pray for the Christians throughout the world today.
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
2 Timothy 3:12 NIV
1 comment:
I hope I would -- but until we are put in that position we can wonder all we want. I believe it is so important to teach our children in this day and age how important it is to stand up for JESUS - even if it means losing their life over it!
May God reward this man greatly for his faith to the end! And God will take care of his children if he becomes a martyr. That family will most likely have one of the biggest mansions in heaven - and have Jesus as their dinner guest every day of eternity!
Challenging throught provoking post, Kelly. Thanks for sharing!
JOY, Stephanie
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