One subject that I have been woefully remiss in covering in the manner it deserves is the persecution and even murders of our Christian brothers and sisters, overseas. I will be attempting to remedy that somewhat in coming weeks and months, as what is left of Christ's true church in the West, NEEDS to be prepared. (That is, as long as this platform is still here upon which to do so.) It has been our distinct privilege, through accident of birth, to be born where--up until now-- it has been perfectly acceptable to be a disciple of the true Lord and Savior of mankind, but there is no guarantee that such will always be the case going forward.
(Missionary/martyr, John Allen Chau.)
Anyone with half an eye to see and half an ear to hear is well aware of the growing vehemency in the U.S., Canada and England (and elsewhere) of leftist, anti-Christian assaults (mostly print, legal, and verbal, so far) on the true Church of Jesus. We have been so spoiled by our Christian heritage to expect that we will always be safe to worship Jesus Christ and the Father without fear of interference and persecution, that if/when things do finally shift--likely, dramatically and suddenly--that many, if not most, professing Christians will fall away and reject Christ to save their own skins.
I hope NOT to be one of those types of Milquetoast toast, fair-weather Christians, if called upon. My given name, "Stephen," is a constant reminder, as is my coveted copy of "Foxes Book of Martyrs"-- which I keep close at hand to remind me what our forebears went through to bear witness to the Gospel. Sadly, the encroachment of anti-Christian darkness is evident all over the world now, and we must be ready to accept with thanks and patient endurance whatever Jesus Christ and the Father may call upon us to bear.
Consider this article, for example:
https://activistmommy.com/good-news-church-satan-celebrates-death-christian-missionary/
Here is an excerpt:
"When they’re not working hard to ensure that the cold-blooded murder of human babies in the womb remains legal, they’re apparently happy to take a break to celebrate the death of a Christian missionary, Life Site News reports. 'The Church of Satan posted on Twitter Wednesday a link to an article about the death of 27-year-old American John Allen Chau, a Christian missionary who went to preach to the Sentinelese people...'”
John Allen Chau will, undoubtedly gladly receive a crown of glory that has been laid up for him and awaiting the final resurrection. Rest in peace, my friend and hero.
The "Church" of Satan may be in the ascendancy for now, but we know how the story ends.
Praise be to God!!!