Do you love Christ that much that you could say these same words? Here's a story we heard at home group last night, and it's true!
A man living in China was thrown into prison for his faith in Christ. His cell was completely dark, with only stone floors and walls, and just big enough for one person to lay down in. He remained in this cell in complete darkness and isolation for a long unknown time. Sometimes the guards would throw in a plate of food, and this is why he did not starve to death completely. Finally the day came and the man was released out of his cell. He had been in darkness for so long that he was practically blind when he came out into the light However, his face was shining, and it was astonishing to the other Christians that knew him. They asked him "How did you survive all those years in isolation and darkness?" His answer was amazing to me "What do you mean how did I survive? That time was like a honeymoon with only Christ and I, and to have so much time alone with him, I would do it again gladly."
Now ask yourself this question. Would you react the same way? Do you love Christ that much that you would say the same thing? How precious is Christ for you? The Bible tells us that a Christian is someone who burns in their heart with love and devotion to Christ, no matter what. Do you feel this way about Christ, as your highest treasure?
Now ask yourself this question. Would you react the same way? Do you love Christ that much that you would say the same thing? How precious is Christ for you? The Bible tells us that a Christian is someone who burns in their heart with love and devotion to Christ, no matter what. Do you feel this way about Christ, as your highest treasure? Now ask yourself this question. Would you react the same way? Do you love Christ that much that you would say the same thing? How precious is Christ for you? The Bible tells us that a Christian is someone who burns in their heart with love and devotion to Christ, no matter what. Do you feel this way about Christ, as your highest treasure?
This real story was very impacting for me, and I hope it gives you encouragement today as well.
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
