Have we ever been mistreated because of our obedience to Christ? If so we are blessed. And what was our response? The apostles "rejoiced that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of Jesus."
Most christians I know expect Jesus to reward them if they ever have anything go poorly. We pray that everything goes perfectly and, when it doesn't, we believe God didn't come through. Not so with the early disciples. They expected suffering and persecution. They rejoiced when it came.
What is the difference? I believe they were not living for this life, but rather for the life to come. They believed the words of Jesus and didn't expect "their best life now." They trusted in the promise of life to come.
Live in focus today.
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