Ready to Die for the sake of Jesus
I know that we, as Christians, have a lot of freedom here in the United States. Even the first amendment to the Constitution guarantees us religious freedom. It might seem like we have nothing to be concerned about when it comes to our religious beliefs and practices. However, that might not be the case with the changes that are taking place in our country. There could come a time when we could be imprisoned or even sentenced to death because of our belief in Jesus and God's Word. I pray we are ready for that if it comes. Paul was ready. It is amazing to read of all of the times he was put in jail, beaten, and even stoned for his belief in Jesus. As he went to Jerusalem again, another prophet said he would be put in prison, and the believers tried to get him not to go. (Acts 21:13) "But he said, "Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart. I am ready, not only to be jailed at Jerusalem, but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus." I wonder how many of us wo...