Hebrews 11:24-40

What makes some christian to have the faith to serve God even in the face of great persecution? Aren't they afraid of persecution, flogging, imprisonment and all kind of mistreatments? What makes them different is their faith, their faith in our all mighty God. They belief that God will remember all their suffering and will reward them in due time. Most importantly, they have their eyes fixed on God, not on the circumstances of this life.

I was really touched by the sharing of K P Yohannan - To Live is Christ. He recounted a real story about a young missionary whose life was threatened by the locals. He ran away and was encouraged by a senior brother. The senior brother told him to go back saying that yes there is a chance you might get killed, but isn't heaven a better place. If we fixed our eyes on heaven and eternity, things of this world will grow strangely dim. Our eternal perspective will shaped the way we live.

June