On New Year’s Eve, Chel and I went to see the now Super Bowl Champions Indianapolis Colts play the Miami Dolphins.
We parked a little ways away from the RCA Dome and as we were walking to the stadium, we passed all kinds of people who were tailgating before the game. They had their Colts tents up, and Colts flags, and everyone was decked out in their Colts apparel. They were drinking from Colts cups and they had Colts table cloths. It was like a sea of blue and white.
And walking just in front of us was a Miami Dolphins fan who was wearing a turquoise and orange Dolphins jacket and hat.
And people laughed at him and made fun of him and cussed at him and told him to go home. And I think it was mostly in fun, but why would people do that?
Because he stuck out! He was a Dolphins fan walking through a Colts world and he was on the wrong team.
And guys, if you are living as a Christian, you are going to be following God in an ungodly world. In a sense, you aren’t going to be on the right team in the world’s eyes. And you’re going to face persecution because of it.
So have you faced any persecution?
Because if you’re truly following Christ, you should expect it! Don’t be shocked and surprised when you are insulted or made fun of or when you face opposition because of your faith. Be shocked and surprised when you don’t!