Remember the Colosseum

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I am reminded this morning of the Christian lives that were lost in the Colosseum of old. I am encouraged in my heart to night forget their faith, their courage, their sacrifice.

We must not forget the sacrifice our brothers and sisters in the faith have made throughout the years and even up to today. From the stoning of Stephen, to those who may give their life even today for the Gospel, we must not lose sight of those paying the ultimate price for faith in Christ.

In persecuted nations, they are well aware of the cost of following Christ. In lands of religious freedom (arguably coming to an end in America), it is easy to forget that as we gather in pretty church buildings and openly preach the Truth, coffee mug in hand, there are those in cold jail cells around the world worshiping the same Creator with shackles on their arms, awaiting a visit from their torturer.

Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3 ESV


It is beneficial today for us to remember the martyrs, the persecuted. Beneficial for us and them. We need their faith and courage. They need our prayers and love. We are one in the body and share in the same faith, the same Lord, the same Spirit.


Let's remember the Colosseum today.