“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing than for evil doing” (1 Peter 3:17).

Mark was so embarrassed. Surrounded by his friends from school, Mark was being pressured to do something that he knew was wrong. “Come on, coward. Don’t be a mama’s boy,” Craig told him. Then the worst thing happened. Other kids started to laugh at him. Still they laughed at him as he walked away. Then Luke walked around the corner and hollered, “Hey, Mark! Over here, hold up a minute.” Soon catching up with Mark, Luke looked at him and said, “What’s up, man? You look pretty down.” As they walked together a little, Mark explained the situation to Luke and said, “It’s just so embarrassing to have people laugh at me. I think I would rather have Craig punch me than laugh at me.” We will think more about this tomorrow. But for today, if you are going to suffer, be sure it is for the right reason.

For today: After all that the Lord has done for me, I need to be willing to do the right thing for Him.