"And [the council] agreed with [Gamaliel], and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching Jesus as the Christ."
Acts 5:40-42
After being beaten, they rejoiced. It would probably have been easier to have a pity-party. Scriptures tells us to count it all joy when we fall into various trials (James 1:2). Our Chinese brethren have learned this secret and consider imprisonment and torture as a badge of honor. Self pity will cause us to draw back from witnessing. Joy caused them to keep on keeping on.
Today's Thought: It is an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for our Lord Jesus.
Have a joyful day. Love you.
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