Suffering Wrongfully

“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”
1st Peter 2: 19-21

Why do we often keep silent when the chance to witness to someone comes up? What hinders us? Are we worried that someone will get angry with us or ridicule us? Are we afraid we might get tripped up in our own words because we don’t know the Bible well enough? Do we simply not believe in the true sense?

Whatever reasons we have I would pray that we could realize what an honor it is to suffer for a conscience toward God.

Perhaps the coworker or acquaintance who zeroes in on your every fault, trying to make fun and embarrass you, is in reality a blessing from God that gives you the opportunity to suffer for his name’s sake. Is this so hard to believe?

We know there are angels among us unawares, why do we assume angels always do nice things for us and never give us challenging opportunities. Perhaps we are being tested of God, do we pass that test?

I pray that we would pass that test. I believe this is a serious issue with God; souls are on the line today friends. God bless you all!