Taking a Bullet for the King

1 Peter 4:14
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

reproached: the expression of disapproval or disappointment.
from time to time i find myself in a place where i am the subject of conversation i ask myself is it really me or my Lord that is hated of feared more. the brand of Christian or Preacher is a badge i wear with great pride, to be looked down on because of it is what i have become well aware in my life. this verse tells me when i am at the point of the spear so to speak my Father receives His Glory. i will gladly take that bullet anyday.

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