look at the life of Paul, that this man was in prison [chained] all his life, he was caned all his life, and all manner of evil things were done to this man, but he continued to preach the Gospel, we read the New Testament and are blessed and graced by the writings of these men who went through the persecution as even to bloodshed but still did not give up. Men like John boiled in boiling water as an experiment to see what could kill him, men like Peter crucified upside down not because they wanted but for the sake of the Gospel they lost everything even their dear lives for the sake of it. Many people enjoy reading and speaking the life that was lived by the Apostles, however as we know that the Gospel is for men and women who have lost their lives, only to find them in Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ boldly says in MATTHEW 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary
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