41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because
they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Day
after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never
stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah. - Acts 5:41-42
Are we counted worthy to suffer today? How about yesterday? What about tomorrow?
Has following Jesus and His Word cost you anything?
Do you rejoice when you are counted worthy to suffer disgrace as a follower of Jesus?
How often do we consider being persecuted a reason for
celebration? I do not believe that I
have ever felt that way. This tells me
that there is something wrong with my heart.
We should be joyous when someone rejects us for standing on God’s Word. Just as Christ was rejected by His own
people, we are rejected on account of Jesus.
While it is very difficult not be defeated for such a thing, rejoice
just as the apostles did, because you have “been
counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name”. At least it is clear to Whom you belong.
Are we counted worthy to suffer today? How about yesterday? What about tomorrow?
Has following Jesus and His Word cost you anything?
Do you rejoice when you are counted worthy to suffer disgrace as a follower of Jesus?
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