Would you be willing to say Yes my God?

[Christ4Ever]

How easily every believer can touch upon some part of the below sermon and say “that’s me” or “exactly”. If we would but remember those most trying times, now with the understanding that in a way they were most precious, not because of the experience, but because our Lord was there to pick us up! Yet how many would willingly volunteer to be recipients’ of these very things? I think I'll make a poll of this to see how many would willingly say "Yes"!

To the most tried….
Jesus is very dear to every child of God, but to the most tried he is the most precious. You who have had him with you when every one else has left you, know what a dear friend he is; you who have been nursed by him when your bones have come through your skin, know what a beloved physician he is; you who have been succored, and fed, and led, and guided by him when all around has been a wilderness to you, know what a good shepherd he is; and you who have been upon the brink of death and have seen all things melt away, know how blessedly he is immortality and life, and what a fullness dwells in him sufficient to fill the soul when all created joys are gone.

O Lord God, if it will magnify Jesus do what thou wilt with thy people. Not one of us would flinch and try to make provision for the flesh if Jesus can be made great. For any other reason less than this we would not say as much; but for Jesus' glory, for magnifying of his name, if only thou wilt give us strength we will not dread martyrdom, though it be by fire. Anything for Jesus, everything for Jesus. Does not your heart say so, my brother?
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "Untrodden Ways," delivered June 23, 1872

 

[SpiritLedEd]

I voted "Yes hesitantly" because I know that, by nature, I am a braggard and my first desire is always to position myself as appearing committed and courageous. But, honesty compels me to confess that when push comes to shove, my actions may not back up my words. I pray that when my faith is challenged, I'll have the humility to cry "God, help me!" and use that help in time of need.

SLE

 

[David777]

Yes,yes,yes.

I agree with you SpiritLed always. But, Jesus Christ is the Truth which you and i know. Hence when push comes to shove the Truth must prevail. If it costs our lives so be it, we know of course that we are immortal in Christ. We never lose anything only ever gain. This Eternal Heavenly mindset is the secret to not backing off regarding the very Truth itself.

 

[agua]

"..if only thou wilt give us strength we will not dread martyrdom.."

I pray daily for the strength to be zealous for Jesus. It may sound strange but, for me, physical attacks are easier to handle than mental/spiritual.