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by Dr. David Jeremiah
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
1 Peter 4:14
Recommended Reading
Luke 6:22-23
Soldiers, policemen, firemen, and others who put their lives in harm's way are often decorated for their valor. But private citizens are as well--not only for selfless acts but for contributions to the arts or service to a community or nation. In every case, there are always two factors involved: something that was done for the sake of a person or cause.
Without stepping forward and identifying with a need or cause, there would have been no award or reward. And the same is true with following Jesus--except the award is different. The marks of persecution are a badge of honor worn in this life until eternal awards are presented in heaven. If you want to identify with Jesus Christ and biblical Christianity, you must be prepared to put yourself in harm's way. You may be humiliated, but Christ will be glorified. You may be put down, but He will be lifted up.
Good for you if you have been recognized for your service to others. Even better for you if you have identified with the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
Persecution is like the goldsmith's hallmark on real silver and gold; it is one of the marks of a converted man.
J. C. Ryle
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
1 Peter 4:14
Recommended Reading
Luke 6:22-23
Soldiers, policemen, firemen, and others who put their lives in harm's way are often decorated for their valor. But private citizens are as well--not only for selfless acts but for contributions to the arts or service to a community or nation. In every case, there are always two factors involved: something that was done for the sake of a person or cause.
Without stepping forward and identifying with a need or cause, there would have been no award or reward. And the same is true with following Jesus--except the award is different. The marks of persecution are a badge of honor worn in this life until eternal awards are presented in heaven. If you want to identify with Jesus Christ and biblical Christianity, you must be prepared to put yourself in harm's way. You may be humiliated, but Christ will be glorified. You may be put down, but He will be lifted up.
Good for you if you have been recognized for your service to others. Even better for you if you have identified with the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
Persecution is like the goldsmith's hallmark on real silver and gold; it is one of the marks of a converted man.
J. C. Ryle
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