If you were told that the path you were on would be treacherous, tripping you up along the way, and that you’d probably get beaten up, would you still go? Most people would answer readily with a firm, “No!” But the path of a believing Christian was never promised to be smooth and trial-free. In fact, Pastor David confirms in his message today that those who are following after God will surely face persecution, just like Jesus did. Even though there’s suffering, there is reward in it all.