"men who have risked their lives for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Acts 15:26

From time to time we read about those who have risked their lives for the sake of others. Last Tuesday, first responders and four good Samaritans who risked their lives after a recent massive explosion in Marengo, Illinois, were honored by the McHenry County Board for helping rescue several people trapped in a burning home. For these public servants, there was no sacrifice too great when lives were in danger.

From the very early days of the church there were those who risked their lives for the sake of others. They faced persecution, loss of possessions, comforts, family and friends. All this was willingly laid down for the spiritual welfare of lost souls. For these faithful servants, there was no sacrifice too great when lives were in danger.
When you look around today, what do you see my friend? Are there not hundreds of men, women and children who are living outside the saving grace of the Lord Jesus? Consider the words of Romans 10:14: "But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" Will you be the one who will sacrifice everything for sake of those who are in danger? Are you ready to risk your life for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ?