But if anyone suffers as a “Christian,” he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name.
1 Peter 4:16 HCSB
Peter the apostle writes with understanding. His country is under foreign occupation by an unbelieving heathen crowd. The Romans were brutal, they used crucifixion to punish along with flogging for breaking dissenters.
I went to see 'Darkest Hour' a week ago. It involved Hitler's invasion of Europe and threatened invasion of England. Winston Churchill was under pressure to 'do a deal with Hitler.' Everything within Winston cringed at the thought. So Winston went to the people and they agreed, 'never surrender.'
Christians are having their churches destroyed in China, their lives threatened by Muslims in Asia and the Middle East. Our sufferings are small in comparison. Our threat comes from within our own boarders. All that was sacred is being trampled on. Christians are vilified for standing for truth.
So, now it is time to pray and see God move. He has a plan for our country. May His kingdom come His will be done. Amen!
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