Persecution?! That wasn't part of the plan?!

In Night Chapel we talked about others in different countries who are persecuted for faith in Jesus Christ. The stand till the death with their faith. Faith tonight has hit me hard. I have faith I do but I need to strengthen it. All of this is because of religion. It is because people believing and having hope in Jesus Christ. Sooner than later we are going to have to go into hiding as well, I will not be able to blog and share the gospel this way. It will be illegal and darker times are to come. Whether you agree with me or not that is okay. It breaks my heart that others do not want to hear about this awesome amazing, glorious God. He makes things so beautifully but it is the hardest things. We will be killed for faith. If someone asks you if you believe in God with a gun held to your head what is going to be your answer. Mine would have to be yes, i do. Either way I am likely to die just being honest. So I will honor my God, I will not deny him. SO if I have to die for my faith then so be it. My parents, friends and loved ones will understand. It will not make the grief easier after all they lost someone but yet they know where I went. Life will not be easier with Christ. We have to praise him in the good and bad. In the mist of the struggle and terrible trial, you will still praise God. We will stop selling these things that make it seem with God everything is good. That is not how it is, we all know that. So many things go through my mind, but this one keeps going through "What is holding you back" is it fear of death. a chain, a past that you think you cannot leave?" What is it? I want you to honestly think about it, you dont have to give me an answer. I would love to know what it is but it isnt between me and you, it's between you and God. But I want to show you love and what reality is which is it wont be pretty, we are headed for some dark times, but yet the light shines through in the dark.