[Discoveries] 01-27-08 Those who choose -- Hebrews 11:24-25

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/*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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