Let us go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. Heb. 13:13, 14
Bearing his reproach...how many are not willing to bear that?
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. I Pet. 4:12, 13
How many Christians DO think it strange when they are tried in fire?
As ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. II Cor. 1:7
How often do we look forward to that consolation???
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. I Pet. 4:14
reproached! for the name of Christ! am I hiding it in my life? that is, that I am with Christ? Peter at the Crucifixion was not happy to be named as 'with him'...but now he is and so am I!
They departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Acts 5:41
Rejoicing that they were counted worthy! Glory to God.
Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. Heb. 11:25, 26
Ah! thank you, Moses, for your prudence and testimony to me! Thank you God for Moses!
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