As believers, we can expect persecution. Especially as we approach the end times, we will begin to experience more and more outright oppression. This does not sound appealing. No one looks forward to pain or mistreatment. But as believers, we can take a different perspective. Pastor David encourages us to see persecution as an opportunity to display the love and grace of Jesus Christ. It may be met with animosity, but there is a chance that the light of your Savior will pierce the hardened heart of your oppressor.