Daily Devo

Was doing my devo today and can't help but share this message across.


For the Sake of the Gospel

"I do all this for the sake of the Gospel." 1 Corinthians 9:23

Imagine a sadistic killer in control of an entire superpower. That's how an amoral monster by the name of Nero behaved as the head of the Roman Empire. Needless to say, he was willing to do anything to retain his power. Anything. Therefore, when he found he could improve his sagging popularity by portraying some obscure religious group as a threat to Rome, he pushed it to the hilt. He arrested them. He tortured them. He put them to death in the city arena to amuse the crowds. He even used their bodies as human torches to provide light for his evening dinner parties.

As he did, however, an amazing thing happened. As the citizens of Rome watched these people die, many could not get over how these people met their deaths. They died so bravely. They even sang, praising the One who had died for their sins, who had risen from death, and who would soon take them home to be with Him. As a result, it was during this horrific persecution that many citizens of Rome began learning about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Before a man, who was willing to do anything for the sake of power, these Christians were willing to endure anything for the sake of the Gospel.

If you're a Christian, perhaps it's time to rediscover why the Gospel is worth dying for. If you're not a Christian, perhaps it's time to learn about it yourself.