“For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.” (I Corinthians 4:9)
There are no apostles today who meet the criteria laid out in Acts chapter one. However, there are innumerable faithful servants of the Lord in various capacities. They are found on the mission fields, preaching God’s word behind both the glamorous and unknown pulpits and teaching the Bible Sunday after Sunday in the Sunday Schools. They are sharing their testimonies with the lost and sacrificially supporting the work of the local churches with their tithes and offerings.
Many of them, while not seeking recognition or attention are made a spectacle, “on stage” as it were, and the entire world is watching, often hurling slurs and insults at those faithful ones.
Let me remind all of us that only the trees bearing good fruit have rocks thrown at them.
Be faithful, child of God. Consider it an honor that God counts you worthy to suffer for His sake. You are not alone in your service for the Lord.
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