What a story could the old walls of the Colosseum at Rome tell had they voices!
Of fierce combats between gladiators, of attacks by hungry, roaring lions, of savage encounters with enraged bulls.
How many a Christian witnessed a good confession in the arena and sealed with his life-blood his testimony for his Saviour and Lord.
These are numbered among those of whom the world was not worthy, and their record is on high.
In view of their martyrdom for Christ may we not ask ourselves what our Christianity is worth. Would it stand the test as theirs did?
It is easy to be a Christian in name today in most of the countries where “The Young Christian” is known. But let us remember the words of the Lord to some,
“Thou hast a name that thou livest and art dead.”
A mere lifeless profession can never stand in the day of trial, and is worthless for salvation or for testimony. And it may be, the reader is found with a mere profession and without real Christianity. Will the Saviour have to profess unto you,
The waves of persecution may roll again, and the martyrs’ blood be shed. Such a day would put us to the proof, and only the grace of God could keep any of us true and loyal, and faithful unto death.
But if we are spared this, Christ’s tribunal day will test every one. None can escape this.
If you are Christ’s, own Him. Take your place in the ranks of His confessors, and with life and lip witness for Himself in this day of His rejection.