Over and over again the Scriptures warn that those who delight in the supremacy of Jesus Christ will be opposed and rejected.

In Mark 13, Jesus himself says, “For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my name sake….You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.  But the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Mk. 13:9, 13).

The Christian life is not a life of ease.  Listen to these Scriptures: “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim. 3:12); “For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will…Do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you…If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name” (2 Pt. 3:17, 4:12, 16).

This may seem foreign to us in the comforts of America, but all over the world Christians are being persecuted and killed for their faith.  While we should be grateful for our freedom, don’t be lulled to sleep by it.  Be aware of and in prayer for our brothers and sisters around the world standing firm in the faith.

To do so, frequently visit Persecution.com – This is a site dedicated to telling the stories of those being persecuted.  You can also sign up to receive their