The Martyr's Song

There was a time when Christians were heavily persecuted, when they were fed to lions, decapitated, crucified, boiled alive, and used as human torches, but that doesn't happen anymore, does it? Don't we live in a modern, civilized world where tolerance abounds and no one needs die for their faith? Unfortunately, the answer to those questions is no. Despite the freedom we have in America to believe whatever we choose without having to count the cost, the harsh reality is that much of the rest of the world does not enjoy that privilege.

Although fictional, The Martyr's Song does an excellent job of depicting the plight of people all over the world that are made to suffer for the cause of Christ. Despite that fact that it nearly brought me to tears it was greatly encouraging, it not only puts the hardships of your own life into perspective but it also reminds you of the great joy that awaits those who live, and die, for the cause of Christ.

I encourage you, as you read this book, to not only think on your own life and circumstances, but to do as it says in Hebrews 13:3 and "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."

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