1st Peter 3:14. “But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.”
DON’T BE AFRAID OR TROUBLED… BE HAPPY. All the friends at school have heard – When you come near, they look at you and stop talking. As you get closer, they turn and walk away – Because you said “No” when they said, “Yes.”
In the lunchroom the employees are taking a break. Stories are being told and some want to see the reaction you make. When you excuse yourself, you sense in them some hate – Because you left when others stayed.
The family all wanted to spend a weekend – Away from all pressures so they can unwind. They became upset when you stayed behind – Because you “remembered Him” and they “remembered us.”
There are always going to be choices for which you must suffer. If it is not for one thing it is bound to be for another. But we can be happy when we do the will of our heavenly Father – Because God’s will, is more important than mine.
“O All-knowing God, when the tendency in me is to fear or be worried, let me see above all the “goings on” and see Him who is my delight I am indeed happy when I know sweet fellowship with Thee in spite of the fear and trouble of suffering for “righteousness’ sake.” In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”