'Til Death

Something Bro Martin spoke on the other night has really stuck with me. What would we be willing to do for the sake of what we believe in? I am deeply devout to my God. I wouldn't be here without him, I've no doubt, so my faith is incredibly strong. But...what would happen if it became dangerous to believe in God? I know that sounds bizarre, it's acceptable, almost expected to believe in something. But...what would happen if that changed? What would happen if sticking by one's beliefs meant discrimination, exclusion, or even persecution? The Bible talks about persecution for his name's sake in the last days. Eventually, it's not going to be popular to definitively believe in anything.

What then? Will I have the courage to take the stand for my beliefs? For my God? I believe I do. But then, I've never stared down the barrel of a gun while someone asked me if I believed in God. Or faced torture or persecution as the early church did. As of now, I don't think I could be persuaded to turn away from God. He didn't turn away from me when I was at my weakest, why should I turn away from him when things are at their worst? I'll never do enough to repay him for all he's done for me. Thus, yes. I can definitely say that I'll stare down anything and everything that will try to get me to renounce my God. And I'll win. How will I win? Because in the end, they can tear my body to shreds, but they can't touch my spirit, or my soul. That I've already given to God, whole-heartedly. I'm his
completely, and there's no changing that. One day I'll stand before God, maybe a little worn and tattered by life, but my spirit will soar. I hope your's will do the same.