By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God … — Hebrews 11:24-25
There are some things which I admit I do not understand. Why Peter turned around and walked back into Rome to be crucified. Why Paul insisted on going to Jerusalem even though he knew prison and hardship awaited him. How Stephen could ask the Lord to forgive those who were stoning him. How the Father could stand to see wicked men crucify His only Son.
There are many people who suffer for the gospel. Many suffer because they have no choice — some are children taken into slavery, others are arrested without warning. But there are those who choose to be mistreated along with the people of God.
There are people right now, for example, who are preparing to go into North Korea as missionaries. If they are discovered, if they are arrested, then death will be a kindness. They know that they go to suffering and death. But they choose to go.
The great God who never forgets has a place of honor in His kingdom for those who choose. No, I don’t understand it, but He knows how to turn shame into glory, suffering into triumph.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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