June 21 2026 —
Believers in God and their ministers have always been persecuted. Religious leaders in Jerusalem tried to muzzle the truth, but they only succeeded in sending people to preach the Word throughout the land.
The Roman Empire persecuted Christians with stakes and lions, but God’s Church exploded with growth.
In Martin Luther’s day, both pope and emperor tried to limit the gospel movement that was spreading from Germany, but God led many people to speak his truth. God wants his people to keep the faith and preach the Word even in the face of opposition.
In our Old Testament Lesson, Jeremiah was beaten and put in stocks for preaching the truth, but he refused to remain silent. In our Epistle Lesson, Paul encourages his young protégé Timothy to keep preaching the truth despite hardships. And in our Gospel Lesson, Jesus makes us brave to confess him in public.
When it comes to the truth, God wants us to Say It Out Loud!
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