Acts 9:16, NIV

This verse refers to Saul, whom God called to be His messenger to the Gentiles. He was one of those people who persecuted Jesus’ disciples. But despite what He did, Jesus still encountered Him through a divine moment. He showed Him how much he must suffer. He changed His name into Paul, and He preached the good news to different places. And as He continued to glorify God, Paul indeed suffered for Jesus. Just like what He did to the apostles, Paul was put into prison and went through persecution. But despite the difficulties He experienced, Paul remained faithful to God. He persevered and pressed on. He may go through suffering, but He also experienced more of God’s presence.

May you also choose to persevere in moments of suffering for the sake of sharing the gospel.