Why do the Heathen Rage?

     Today I experienced a very shocking sight.  People actually gathering and rejoicing over a Pastor of the Christian faith sentenced.  Instead of being ashamed people actually gloated over the situation.  Did they think that this was pleasing in the sight of God?  I can assure you that God is never pleased when any of his servants are condemned or persecuted.  The same spirit that was in the people who crucified Christ was in these people's hearts today.  They yelled Crucify Him and so these people cried out for harsh judgment.  This demonic spirit has been in the people of the world since the world began.  Even the Holy Apostles were prosecuted by people who yelled for their demise.  Why did they want Peter and Paul and all the others killed?  Because they preached a Gospel and message contrary to what the heathens believed.  Shame on these people who have come against the people of God.  SHAME ON THEM!!!  The Evangelist Stephen said it best,

Acts 7:51-52  Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.  (52)  Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:
  
     You know what the saddest thing is?  I feel so sorry for their souls.  I know that as God has dealt with Korah and Dathan who opposed Moses so God will deal with each one of these people.  Meanwhile I will rely on God and His saving grace.  While all may fall, we will STILL BE ON TOP!!!  Thank you Jesus for the things you have done in our lives and I thank you that I can even be found worthy to be persecuted for your Name!!

Acts 5:40-42  And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  (41)  And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.  (42)  And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

And So it shall be in our lives and in our home.