Thursday – Letters

Reading – 1 Peter 3-5

Highlight Verses:

“But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This passage reminds me of the first female licensed watchmaker in the Netherlands.

Throughout the 1920’s and 30’s she and her family became well known for their quality work and generosity.

By their faith in Jesus, they knew that all were created equal and that God loved even the poorest people around them.

In the 40’s their generosity extended to helping Jews escape the Nazi occupied Netherlands.

Her family shop and home were eventually raided, and all 30 of them arrested.

Her father died after 10 days in custody.

Months later, her sister got sick and died at a work camp.

The watchmaker, Corrie ten Boom was released on a clerical error shortly before the rest of the women from that camp were sent to the gas chambers.

Throughout her life, Corrie ten Boom acted sacrificially to God and to those in need around her.

Even in the Nazi prison, she and her sister led many women to Jesus before they went to their deaths.

After the war, she was given opportunities to share about her experiences to all who would listen.

She eventually told her story in a book which was made into a movie (The Hiding Place).

Millions have been touched by her life because she was willing to put God first even when it meant suffering.

I pray that I could have such a selfless attitude.

What bold opportunities for self sacrifice have been placed before you?
Are you willing to suffer, if need be, to step into those opportunities?
Do you know anyone that has truly lived this out?