It's Not Easy

It's not easy to be a Christian. Those of us who have decided to live our lives according to the Word of God have realized that it is difficult. There are so many parts of this world that try to push us and pull us away from God and what He would have us do. I recently read about one such attempt, where a gay couple tried crashing a date night by acting "flamboyantly gay."This date night was designed to honor marriage with many married couples in attendance at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. You can read more about the details here: http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2011/02/15/crashing-date-night. There are also links within their post about the incident which will take you to pages with vulgar language, fair warning.

Because this attempt was posted and encouraged on the internet previous to the event, the staff at the Creation Museum were prepared to handle the situation. They turned the gay couple away peaceably without incident. Now, because they turned them away, the museum has received some bad publicity on blogs and in newspapers.

This is an example of situations and circumstances where we can find ourselves as Christians. They are not pleasant, we do not look forward to them, but we know that they are coming. How many times was the Lord tested by the Pharisees and other leaders in the Jewish society? If He was tested and tried numerous times them we can be sure that we will.

Sometimes we worry about situations like this one where no matter how we respond we will still be slandered or hurt in various ways. Here is what Peter had to say about these things,

"Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame" (1 Peter 3:13-16).

It may not be easy my friends, but if we do what is right, good, and holy in the sight of God then we have nothing to worry about.