I keep forgetting that Christian life is not always pleasant. Surely, I have been blessed. I can't imagine any other kind of life. God, my Father and Savior, has been more than enough for me. Thank you Jesus!
However when I hear "The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men" (Matt. 17:22), I unconsciously block this thought out of my head. I don't want this; I don't want to think about this. I see servants of the Lord. Their lives are full of meaning. They are my heroes. I desire to be like them. However, when I examine their lives closely, I see them suffer greatly. Do I want this?
"Blessed are you when they reproach and persecute you, while speaking lies say every evil thing against you because of Me. Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you" (Matt. 5:11-12).
"Yes, Lord." Perhaps I don't know what I am asking but I would like to follow your path. I know that I am weak and afraid. But Jesus, please help me to stay on your path.
I was prompted to write this because I see my friend who is suffering yet standing for Christ. I admire and love him for it. May he endure by the grace and enjoy "on the third day He will be raised up."
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