In my late teens and early 20’s, I had quite a full, fun, and fulfilling life as a Christian. I liked going to church, playing music for God, and praying with friends... Then, I would read in the New Testament about the disciples’ sufferings for Christ, Stephen’s martyrdom, John the Baptist’s beheading, John’s exile... Paul and James both write repeatedly about “sharing in Christ’s sufferings”... I would read these words and think to myself, according to this, following Jesus should be MUCH harder and more painful than I am currently feeling!, and I would begin to feel guilty for the amount of enjoyment I was getting out of following Christ! Today's episode will help reconcile these duel realities of joy and suffering in following Jesus.
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