This morning I was frustrated by where I was. And my mouse hovered over The Martyr by Chris Howland (feat Antonine Bradford), so I played it.

The rhythm and melody have been in my head many times, but this morning it was the words that struck me.

Follow me to the water,
Follow me to the sea,
We’re going down to meet a Martyr,
A Man whose blood can make you clean,
He bled for your forgiveness,
He bled to make you free,
So I’m standing as a witness,
To the mercy I receive,
So follow me to the water,
Drink and never thirst again,
We’re going down to see the Martyr,
He’s gonna wash away your sin.

The word martyr and bled asked me to think about the example of Christ, and the suffering He went through. He saved me and I want to live my whole life for Him. And that includes dying for Him.

I pray I would joyfully suffer because of Christ, without compromise and without shame, no matter the cost.

The Martyr – Chris Howland (feat Antonine Bradford)