Christian Persecution Isn't Strange, But Sacred

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The Voice of the Martyrs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 13 November 2021

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Aaron Miller leads VOM's work in the Middle East. Recently he spoke in a college chapel, including telling the story of an experience of persecution he endured in India.

Aaron says even though the Bible promises Christians will face persecution, in that moment of suffering as he was punched and kicked he was surprised. But something else happened as well: he experienced God's presence and grace in a significant and sacred way.

"In a way that I never dreamed of, I had a fellowship with Christ that I did not have before," he says of that day.

Aaron also shares stories of persecuted Christians in Colombia, Bangladesh and the Middle East.

Aaron Miller has previously appeared on VOM Radio; you can hear some of those conversations here, here and here. Our thanks to Reformation Bible College for permission to share Aaron's chapel presentation with VOM Radio listeners.

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0:00.0	Aaron Miller was visiting church leaders in India, suddenly groups of young men arrived and attacked the Christians gathered there.
0:09.0	As Aaron was kicked and hit with sticks, he gained new insight about the words of Jesus.
0:17.0	A moment of suffering physically was a very sacred moment spiritually.
0:22.0	Christ was there present in my situation and his word came to my mind.
0:29.0	If you're insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed.
0:35.0	Jesus never promised his followers an easy path.
0:38.0	In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them.
0:42.0	He sent them out as sheep among wolves.
0:45.0	Jesus' words came true in the life of the apostles and they're still coming true today in the lives of his followers around the world.
0:52.0	Join host Todd Netletons. We hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help right now on the Voice of the Martyrs Radio Network.
1:00.0	Welcome back to the Voice of the Martyrs Radio. My name is Todd Netletons.
1:04.0	You know, all of us are going to go through periods of suffering of one kind or another.
1:11.0	Our persecuted brothers and sisters have something important to teach us to help prepare us for those times of suffering.
1:19.0	Aaron Miller is about to share stories from believers who have suffered in ways that may seem impossible to us.
1:27.0	But more importantly, these stories are going to help us to view tribulation in light of what the Bible says and to look for God's glory during the times when we're going through trouble.
1:40.0	Aaron leads the work of the Voice of the Martyrs in the Middle East. He spoke recently at a chapel service at Reformation Bible College in Florida.
1:50.0	When I heard his talk, I recognized how powerful it was and I knew that we needed to share it here on Voice of the Martyrs Radio.
1:58.0	Let's listen to Aaron Miller.
2:01.0	I'm going to read from 1 Peter 4 verse 12.
2:05.0	Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you as though something strange were happening to you.
2:15.0	But rejoice in so far as you share Christ's sufferings that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
2:23.0	If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
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