I wear my persecution like a badge of honour. Jesus was a carpenter, he never faced bitterness and threats until he started working the works of God.
Peter was a fisherman, He never got whipped and arrested until he healed the lame man at the beautiful gate.
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Stephen in Acts 7, wise and of good report, until he started performing signs and wonders which caused him to be summoned before the religious leaders.
Dear Believer, the life of power is also a life of persecution, the world wants you calm and collected. Refuse to be tamed!
Be that burning and shining light! Preach the gospel unreservedly and and make up your mind to accept all the honour and persecution that comes with it.
The world is passing away along with it's desires but whosoever does the will of God abides forever. (1Jn 2:27)