Happy to suffer for Christ 's sake!
Even though they were found guiltless, the apostles were tortured and beaten up. They are firmly asked not to preach in the name of Jesus and then set free. Instead of thanking their persecutors for letting them free, they rather tanked God and felt privileged to have suffered for Christ. The apostles are convinced that if we die with Christ, we will also live with him. If we endure, we will also reign with him.
Have you ever rejoiced to suffer for Christ?
Fr. Georges sac