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Imprisonment and Death of John
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God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose
to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning, and discern
the purpose they are fulfilling as coworkers with Him. Not Enoch,
who was translated to heaven, not Elijah, who ascended in a chariot
of fire, was greater or more honored than John the Baptist, who
perished alone in the dungeon. “Unto you it is given in the behalf of
Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”
Philippians 1:29
. Of all the gifts that Heaven can bestow upon men,
fellowship with Christ in His sufferings is the most weighty trust
and the highest honor.
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