The world looks for comfort and pleasure, but God’s people must expect sufferings. Instead of expecting only health and wealth, God’s people WILL face more sufferings if they are living faithfully to Him. In the Acts church, we see  1. The Reality of Sufferings – Sufferings is not a theory or hypothesis. It is a reality for the early Church. From the Apostles to the Jerusalem Church, and to Apostle Paul, their lives were marked with persecution. It continues in the world until today. 2. The Response in Sufferings –  We can take revenge, or we can resent, or we can resign, or we can retreat. But these were not how the early church responded in sufferings. Amazingly, they rejoiced! And they were undeterred in preaching the name of Jesus! Why? Find out more in the sermon! Check out this link for the complete message. 3. The Result of Sufferings –  Nothing is wasted with God. Even our pains. The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church. And that has been the vase from Acts till today. May God help us all to be faithful in living and giving the gospel. Yes, we will suffer persecution. But the gospel is worth it, and we will rise one day with Him. Let us not try to “live it up”, but “give it up” for His sake!