Tsuchida lived in Japan. In the village where he lived, at one time he was a man of influence and was honored by his people.
However, when Tsuchida became a Christian, the people turned against him. They persecuted him and treated him with scorn and contempt. On fences and telephone poles throughout the countryside they placed placards which read: “TSUCHIDA, THE CHRISTIAN TRAITOR!”
A missionary asked Tsuchida how he felt about those placards. With tears in his eyes Tsuchida replied, “When I see my name together with that of Christ I feel most unworthy!”
He was a humble Christian who loved his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, and he counted it an honor to suffer for Him.
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you... If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye: for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you.” 1 Pet. 4:12, 14.
ML-09/05/1976