Will you die for Jesus?

As American “Christians” we don’t talk or give much thought of dying in the name Of Jesus. In my opinion, more emphasis are placed on material things and what God can do for us opposed to thinking about dying in the name of Jesus. Truth be told we are selfish about living. What would you do if a stranger was in need? Would you sacrifice yourself and help? Would you think twice before rescuing a drowning person, pull a victim from a burning house or die a martyrs death in the name of Jesus? We don’t talk about these things, but people in many countries around the world die or is placed in prison daily because of their Christian faith. While Churches are destroyed or vandalized worldwide we boast of our walk with Jesus, how deep our faith is and the steadfastness of “as long as I have King Jesus” everything is ok. I pose the question again, what would you do if faced with any of these scenarios? Would you face death like John the Baptist (Matt. 14:1-13)? Or would you deny Christ so that you may live? Don’t be afraid to acknowledge God especially when facing death. It is written; Everyone who acknowledges Christ publicly on earth, He will acknowledge before his Father in heaven. But he who denies, will also be denied before God (10:31-33). There will come a day many of us will be persecuted in the name of Jesus. Will you deny yourself, bear the cross and die for Christ or deny Christ so you can spare your life. The choice is yours. One day we all will have to reply. One way or another.