Persecution

I used to think just because I was safe inside the bubble of America that persecution of Christians wasn't prevalent. I knew that it happened, but thought that it was a rare occurrence. I found it happens so much more than my sheltered mind realized. The persecution of Christians is happening and very prevalent. It is becoming more wide spread. Christians are being imprisoned, tortured and killed. My brothers and sisters are suffering. They are suffering for the name of Christ. Reading about their experiences makes my Christianity seem so easy. If people are willing to put their world, their entire lives at risk for the name of Jesus Christ, then there is no doubt in my mind that Christ is true hope. This humbles me so much. How have I ever suffered? It's easy to call myself a Christian when nothing is at stake.

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Keep those who face persecution in your prayers.

John 15:18-21  

18 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me.